A Recession Guide for Recent Grads
Prepare for finding a job, controlling your budget, and healing financial stress with this recession guide for recent grads...Read full article
Category: Financial Wellness
Find the latest tips, tricks and resources that promote financial wellness for consumers.
Financial wellness takes work, but it’s achievable even if you face challenges like limited income or too much debt. The more you understand personal finance and our economic landscape today, the better equipped you are to manage your money. It’s also important to find the best new resources available that make it easier to budget and reach your goals.
Luckily, you have Consolidated Credit to help you get ahead. In this section, you can build your financial know-how so it’s easier to budget, manage your bills, and save effectively. You can also connect with today’s top free money management resources. Find more resources from videos to self-help booklets in Consolidated Credit’s Financial Education Center.
Bring America Back: Setting a Financial Recovery Plan
Consolidated Credit is helping Bring America Back with free credit counseling. Customize a recovery plan to pay off debt with no initial account setup fees...Read full article
Service Members Facing Increased Risk of Identity Theft
Military identity theft is unfortunately common for those on active duty. Here are the latest stats on their increased risk – and how they can prevent it...Read full article
What Happens After Forbearance or a Payment Deferral?
Getting a payment deferral or forbearance can be a lifesaver, but there are some things you need to know to protect your credit and avoid financial issues...Read full article
Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19 [Updated for May 2020]
Find short and long term tips for getting through coronavirus shutdowns, plus get updates on government relief efforts, free resources and avoiding scams...Read full article
COVID-19 Financial Guide for Healthcare Professionals
This free financial guide for healthcare workers explains what those working to protect our health can do to preserve their financial wellness...Read full article
COVID-19 Financial Relief Guide for Hospitality Workers
A free financial relief guide for restaurant workers, bartenders, and other service professionals facing unemployment or loss of income from COVID-19...Read full article
How to Use Your Stimulus Check Wisely
No one is sure how long the COVID-19 crisis will last. This stimulus check strategy will make the best use of the money you receive, so you can stay afloat...Read full article
Spring Clean Your Finances for Financial Literacy Month
Consolidated Credit helps you spring clean your finances and polish up your financial strategy for Financial Literacy Month with free resources and events...Read full article
Valentine’s Day Spending: Sweethearts Will Spend Nearly $200
Valentine’s Day spending is set to hit record highs this year. Consolidated Credit helps you make the day special without going into debt to do it...Read full article
Have You Paid Off Your Holiday Debt Yet?
Retail sales hit their highest point in 6 years, which is good for the economy, but bad for consumers. Learn how to handle your holiday debt hangover...Read full article
Smart New Years Resolution Ideas for Your Money in 2020
Good money resolutions can help you achieve your financial goals for 2020. Find New Years resolution ideas and tips to save money, pay off debt and more!..Read full article
Scammed at Home for the Holidays
Scammers are taking advantage of your goodwill this holiday season! Make sure your gift cards, packages, and donations are safe from holiday scams...Read full article
It Pays to be Thankful
Consolidated Credit makes it easy to be thankful for financial stability with three helpful tips to help you avoid holiday debt problems this year...Read full article
Smart Holiday Shopping Tips for 2019
The average family will spend over $1,000 this year on the holidays. These holiday shopping tips can help you avoid holiday ID theft and a debt hangover...Read full article
Thanksgiving Weekend Smart Shopping Tips
Planning on doing most of your holiday shopping on Thanksgiving weekend? We have tips to help you save money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday...Read full article
14 Single Parents and Financial Experts on Money Challenges
The struggles of single parents are not any easier where finances are concerned. We spoke to 14 single parents and experts on overcoming financial issues...Read full article
19 Experts Respond: Teens, Money and Financial Independence
Teens are often not equipped to handle finances and financial independence. We asked 19 experts about the best way to teach teens about money...Read full article
100 Days, 100 Ways
Learn how to enter Consolidated Credit’s 100 Days 100 Ways to save contest, by sharing 100 money-saving daily tips on your favorite social networks...Read full article
Fall Financial Check-Up, Free Financial Help
Fall is here and now is the time for a financial check-up. Consolidated Credit offers free financial help to consumers struggling with debt...Read full article
10 Experts Answer: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face with Money
We talked to 10 personal finance experts who offer their advice on how to overcome the unique challenges women face with money to achieve stability...Read full article
Budget Buster: Back to School Shopping
There are reasons why back to school shopping busts your budget. Kids, impressing others with new clothes and tech devices are just a few. Learn more...Read full article
Find Your State’s Tax-Free Weekend for Back to School Savings
See if your state offers a tax-free weekend, so you can save money on back to school shopping. This map will give you details on what each state discounts...Read full article
What’s Your Financial Well-Being Score?
A new CFPB study finds older Americans have a stronger sense of financial well-being. Learn what financial-being is and steps you can take to improve yours...Read full article
