Learning to Avoid Common Money Mistakes
Making money mistakes can lead to added costs, increased debt, and problems with your credit. Learn how to avoid five common missteps.
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What Parents Need to Know about the Advance Child Tax Credit [Updated July 2021]
The IRS will begin advance payments on the Child Tax Credit starting July 15. Get answers to the most common questions about how ACTC payments will work.
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Free Webinar: Which Student Loan Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Get a sneak peak of what you will learn in Consolidated Credit's free student loan repayment webinar, then sign up today!
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Should You Buy or Refinance Your Home?
With mortgage rates at historic lows, it’s the perfect time to buy a home or refinance your existing home loan. Get mortgage-ready with this free webinar.
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Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
We look at meteorological predictions for natural disasters in 2021 and offer advice on how to prepare your finances to weather storms this season.
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How to Get Your Stimulus Check if You Don’t File Taxes
You may still be eligible for the third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you don’t file taxes, but the process is different than it was for the first rounds.
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Third Stimulus Leaves Americans Vulnerable to Garnishment
Congress left consumers vulnerable to garnishment with the latest round of stimulus. Learn why your stimulus check may be at risk and how to protect it.
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Overcoming Financial Infidelity: Couples Get Honest about Money
Infidelity can take its toll on relationships, but many couples fail to realize there are different types of this transgression.
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Second Stimulus Offers More Debt Relief for Americans
Many Americans are waking up to find the second round of stimulus payments deposited into their accounts. Here's what the second stimulus package offers.
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Credit Unions Help Hispanic Americans Access Key Financial Services
Hispanic Americans are often underserved by traditional banks, but many credit unions are stepping up to provide access to financial products.
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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.
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Spanish Speaking Americans More Likely to Face Pandemic Money Problems
A Consolidated Credit survey finds that Spanish speaking Americas are 2-3 times more like to be experiencing money problems. Learn why and what you can do.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What to Do After a Credit Card Data Breach
Over 100 million Capital One cardholders may have had personal data exposed. We explain what to do after a credit data breach to protect your identity.
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Figuring out the Finances of the Government Shutdown
The FDIC has issued a statement and offered financial advice for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, specifically furloughed homeowners.
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Is Financial Anxiety Keeping You Up at Night?
Americans are financial stressed and it’s hurting relationships and our lives. We offer 3 smart ways to minimize financial anxiety in your life.
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