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Category: Financial Wellness
First Command finds that there is a financial confidence gap between Service Members and their spouses, who typically manage the household finances. What can be done to improve financial confidence?..
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A new study finds women hold more student debt than men. In fact, women hold two thirds of all student loans currently in repayment. CNBC explores five reasons why student loan debt is a bigger burden for women than it is for men...
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It’s National Financial Literacy Month, which makes it the perfect time to find a range of free financial education resources. But what resources do you need? Consolidated Credit has a simple 7-question Credit Smart test so you can test your knowledge and determine what you don’t know...
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The Republican tax bill won’t affect your filing this year, but you may see tax benefits as soon as February 2018. According to the U.S. Treasury, about 90% of people will see more take-home income this month as the reform reduces how much is taken out of your paycheck. Here’s what you need to know…..
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If you’ve made New Year’s resolutions about your finances, Consolidated Credit has some tips to make your 2018 money resolutions actually happen this year. Learn how to set SMART goals that give you a specific action plan to achieve...
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If you decided to ignore your credit card balances until after the holidays, it’s time to cure your holiday debt hangover and pay off holiday debt...
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As we approach New Year, it’s time to get your finances organized for 2018. Consolidated Credit offers end of year financial tips to help you get started...
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More employers are offering a student loan benefits program as a workplace perk. Are these new match programs even more useful than 401(k) match programs?..
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The 2017 winter holiday shopping season is in full swing. Consolidated Credit offers holiday shopping tips to help you avoid credit card debt and ID theft...
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Thanksgiving isn’t the most expensive holiday, but it can still bust your budget. Watch this video for Thanksgiving shopping tips and frugal meal planning...
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Consolidated Credit’s certified financial coaches offer smart shopping tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday to help you save money and avoid holiday debt...
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A new survey finds one in ten Millennials spend $200 per month on subscription services, draining funds that could be used to achieve key financial goals...
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The CFPB asked Americans to rate their own financial well-being and it turns out that most of us believe we’re failing. Here’s what you can do to improve...
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A new study finds Millennials want employee perks to go to the dogs… literally. But is having pets at work really a benefit or a total distraction?..
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As we head towards the most expensive shopping season of the year, Consolidated Credit offers four financial tips to help you avoid credit card debt...
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A new study reveals the states where Millennials are most and least likely to still live at home. How can Millennials achieve financial independence?..
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Back to school shopping season is the second most expensive time of the year after the winter holidays. These 12 shopping tips can help you avoid debt...
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Three out of four Americans take vacations on credit, but high interest debt is not the souvenir you want. Learn the truth about your summer trip cost...
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A new study finds more Americans are living with negative net worth, and surprisingly enough it’s not being caused by high interest rate credit card debt...
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Tomorrow is your last chance to register for the 2017 FINRA Military Spouse Fellowship. Get certified so you can help others and improve your own finances...
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April is Financial Literacy Month! We look at the most and least financially literate consumers across the nation. How does your state rank?..
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If you plan on getting a tax refund this year from the IRS, chances are high that you will save your refund or use the money for strategic purposes...
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, we look at some interesting studies that show sharing some financial love may go a long way in cementing a relationship...
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Roughly 3 in 10 Americans report their financial life is not where they thought it would be starting this year. Here’s what you can do to find stability...
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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.
