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Is Your Budget Sapped by Subscription Services?

Posted on November 7, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

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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Millennials Want Employee Perks to Go to the Dogs

Posted on September 29, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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The Dubious Return of Direct Deposit Advance

Posted on September 11, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Direct deposit advance could make a comeback, but with interest rates up to 300%, this “solution” could be just as bad for your finances as payday loans.

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What’s Your Preferred Payment Method?

Posted on July 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

A new study finds cash is still a preferred payment method that most Americans use at least once a week How do you like to pay at checkout: Cash or credit?

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A New Face to ATM Security

Posted on July 17, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Could face recognition technology be the next step in increasing ATM security against identity theft? Two major players are betting that it is.

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The Truth about Your Summer Vacation Trip Cost

Posted on June 30, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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16 Million Americans have Negative Net Worth

Posted on May 26, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

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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2 Days Left to Register for the 2017 Military Spouse Fellowship!

Posted on April 20, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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Vault 7 Reveals Mobile Pay Security Risks

Posted on April 10, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Vault 7 was intended to show the ability of government agencies to spy on us, but it also reveals the high security risk of using mobile payments.

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Are You and Your Neighbors Financially Literate?

Posted on April 7, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

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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Will You Live to Be Debt Free?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

A new survey finds Americans are optimistic that they will live to be debt free, but savings often takes a back seat to that goal. Here is what you can do.

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Research of the Week: How America Prefers to Make Payments

Posted on January 13, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Although debit cards are used more often, credit cards cover more total cost. Consolidated Credit offers tips to maintain a balanced budget free of debt.

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Financial Literacy Fail

Posted on December 23, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

A new report reveals a major financial literacy fail across the U.S. – consumers don’t have the financial knowledge they need to achieve stability.

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Who Do You REALLY Spend the Holidays With?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

More and more, workers are putting off trips home to spend the holidays working, but they also spend their holiday work time shopping for family.

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From the Military to the Mediocre

Posted on November 30, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Although companies are willing to hire veterans, many find the work they can secure is below their skill level and not up to par with their career goals.

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Teaching Children about Money Can Be a Chore

Posted on November 28, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Using weekly chores and allowance is a great tool for teaching children about money. Here’s what parents can do to use this money lesson effectively.

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Can Poor Credit Drive You Crazy?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Your poor credit score may be costing you more and that’s not just due to higher rates on credit cards and loans. Even insurance premiums may be higher.

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United We Stand in Debt

Posted on November 4, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

A new infographic compares consumer debt levels in red and blue states, but the real conclusion is we all have too much debt, regardless of politics.

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Will Traditional Banks Tank?

Posted on October 28, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Consumers lack confidence in our current banking system and believe less and less in the power of traditional banks. So what’s next for our money?

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What Are Women Business Owners Worth?

Posted on October 24, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Women business owners are taking the lead and making big news during National Women’s Small Business Month this October.

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Military Families Transition after Deployment

Posted on October 19, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

As large scale deployments come to an end, it’s essential that military families have plans in place to transition after deployment to achieve stability.

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Good News in Personal Finance

Posted on October 7, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

In spite of approaching $1 trillion in credit card debt and being over $1 trillion in student loan debt, there’s some good news in personal finance, too.

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When Work Is a Total Disaster

Posted on October 5, 2016 by | Michael Koretzky (3-minute read)

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the east coast, we look at preparedness by companies and workers who want to know what to do when disaster strikes.

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Financial Education Doesn’t Go Beyond the Piggy Bank

Posted on August 19, 2016 by | Michael Koretzky (3-minute read)

Parents aren’t comfortable teaching children about advanced financial education topics like debt, credit and savings tools. We have some advice to help.

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