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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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Do You Know Your Annual Interest Rates?

Half of credit card users that currently have a balance don’t know their annual interest rates. Each week, Consolidated Credit…

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Are Gas Cards Still a Good Value in 2018?

High gas prices and high APR could mean that co-branded gas credit cards aren’t a smart payment option. Gas cards…

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How Much Should You Have in Emergency Savings?

Many Americans say they’re comfortable with their savings, even though they don’t have much of an emergency fund. Each week,…

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Are Store Credit Cards Bad?

Rising delinquencies suggest two reasons why you might want to stay away from an in-store credit card. The debate has…

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74% of Americans are Getting Married with Debt

And these couples aren’t doing themselves any favors starting their life together saddled with debt. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches…

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One More Good Reason You Don’t Need Credit

As creditors scale back and banks scale up, it may be time to adjust your purchasing habits. For over two…

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10 Money-Saving Summer Budget Tips

How to have fun in the sun this summer without taking on extra credit card debt. Summer has officially kicked…

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Half of Teens Don’t See Becoming Financially Independent as a Key Life Goal

Helping your teen learn how to become financially independent as they transition to adulthood. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for…

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Student Loan Interest Rates Set to Rise Again for 2018-2019

Undergrads can expect to pay at least 5% on student loans over the next year. Federal student loan interest rates…

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Is There a Tie between Student Loans and Credit Health?

A new FICO study finds that credit health may be a slippery slope when you have student loans. Each week,…

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Consolidated Credit Brings Free Financial Literacy Publications to NSU

Thinking Money exhibit at the Alvin Sherman Library features a range of free financial literacy publications. As we finish off…

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When is the Right Time to Retire Old Credit Cards?

20 million Americans haven’t changed their primary credit card in over 10 years. When it comes to technology, consumers always…

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Are Long Term Auto Loans the Best Commitment?

New data shows that borrowers are on-average extending terms to over 5 years. But are the benefits worth the cost?…

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What States Can Revoke Professional Licenses for Defaulted Student Loans?

A teacher in Texas lost his dream job due to student loan default, and it’s not the only state where…

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Military Families Face a Financial Confidence Gap

Service Members are more confident than their spouses about their ability to be financially stable in the short and long-term.…

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Why Women Hold More Student Debt

5 reasons why women hold two thirds of all student loans in repayment. Student loan debt in the U.S. now…

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Can You Afford the Cost of Debt?

The latest interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve means the cost of debt from your credit cards just increased.…

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How Credit Smart Are You?

Take Consolidated Credit’s free Credit Smart test to see how much you really know. It’s National Financial Literacy Month! All…

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Don’t Loan Credit Cards!

36 million Americans learned the consequences of loaning credit cards to a friend in need. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches…

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Dealing with Medical Debt Collections and Accident Liens

NBC6 Miami reveals some of the traps you can face with medical debt collections. Despite ongoing changes and adjustments to…

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Is Mobile Banking Better?

Millennials are the most likely to use mobile banking technology, but they’re also the first to drop it. Each week,…

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12% of Americans Had a Credit Card Declined Last Year

As Americans hit record-high credit card debt levels, declined transactions may only get worse. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for…

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More Americans Right Size Emergency Savings

Almost 60% of Americans have more emergency savings than credit card debt. Each week, Consolidated Credit searches for financial research…

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Are Student Loan Debt Problems Holding You Back?

Federal Reserve Chairman admits student loan debt problems may slow economic growth. If you have student loan debt to repay,…

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