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Celebrating 30 Years of Financial Education

Consolidated Credit celebrates its 30th anniversary by looking back and talking to some of the people we've helped over the years since being founded in 1993.
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    Our History of Credit Counseling and Financial Education

Sick of Retirement Studies

Yet another research project is depressing enough to make you ill. British comedian Spike Milligan’s famous tombstone reads, “I told…

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A Cautionary Tale of Debt Settlement

One woman’s journey serves as a warning for others seeking debt relief. When NBC6 reached out to Consolidated Credit for…

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IRS Revises Installment Agreement Fees

Online payment convenience may also mean lower fees. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed a new fee structure for…

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Financial Education Doesn’t Go Beyond the Piggy Bank

What parents teach their children doesn’t go “beyond the piggy bank” Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for financial research that…

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What Americans Fear Most About Old Age

Study shows that we’re scared about outliving our money before we die. Americans are living longer, many are scared they…

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The Carrot and Stick of Student Debt Repayment

One more reason to take every step possible to keep federal student loan debts out of default. Student loan debt…

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What Parents Pay to Support Millennials

Is financial support keeping adult children from achieving independence? As a parent, you want to ensure your children have a…

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Right for Renting?

Rental costs in some U.S. cities may be unsustainable for many households. Cost of living has a big impact on…

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Achieving the American Dream

Overcoming debt and credit challenges to achieve homeownership. After immigrating to the United States from Nicaragua, Maria Altamirano and her…

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The Stress of Debt

How much “financial anxiety” do you have? It’s no secret that owing money is stressful. But until now, no one…

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More Money or Less Debt?

Guess which one most Americans would have. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for financial research that can help you deal…

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Financial Abuse More Prevalent, Less Obvious

One in three millennials has felt the sting of financial abuse from a partner. Nearly a third of Millennials (18-35),…

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Greatest Generation?

You might be surprised which one is showing the most financial responsibility. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for financial research…

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More Incentive to Save for College

Proposed “Help All Americans Save for College Act” would incentivize saving. If you needed any more reason to save up…

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Sacrificing for Student Loan Payments

81% of Americans make a personal sacrifice to afford student debt obligations each month. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for…

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Chase: No Credit Backup on Overdrafts

Chase eliminates credit card overdraft protection on personal checking. If you do your main banking through Chase, you may want…

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Hispanics Don’t Trust Banks and It’s Costing Them

Instead of building credit, they’re paying high fees at check-cashing stores. Hispanics who were born elsewhere and moved here have…

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Home Retention Works

Families facing foreclosure have real options that can really save their homes. If you’re financially distressed right now and worried…

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Hurts So Good

This year, Americans feel both pleasure and pain when it comes to their money. How are you feeling financially? If…

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Can You be Arrested for Debt?

Debt collectors are finding ways to send you to jail despite the FDCPA. Debtors’ prison is not supposed to be…

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Don’t Sleep on Debt Stress

Here’s why Sleep Awareness Week matters to Consolidated Credit. Bet you didn’t know this is Sleep Awareness Week. Bet you…

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Be Careful Paying Child Support with a Credit Card

“Convenience” fees and cash advance APR applications could make it costly. Non-custodial parents in Charleston County, South Carolina have joined…

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How to Respond When Your Mortgage Application is Rejected

Receiving a mortgage rejection letter from a lender can be emotionally trying for potential homebuyers who were counting on the…

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