Budgeting Tips to Save and Avoid Debt

Military Appreciation Month: Financial Resources for Service Members

Posted on May 19, 2025 by | Sammi Sullivan (6-minute read)

To support Military Appreciation Month, here is a full guide of financial resources and service for military members and Veterans transitioning to civilian life.

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Spring Clean Your Finances: 5 Steps to Financial Organization

Posted on April 15, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (10-minute read)

How to "Spring clean" your finances in 5 simple steps: gather and organize documents, review budget, check credit report, update financial goals, automate savings.

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Financial Literacy Month: Top Resources to Improve Your Financial IQ

Posted on April 7, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (13-minute read)

April is Financial Literacy Month. It's a great opportunity to learn about how to optimize spending, contributing to your overall financial well-being.

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Love and Money: How to Talk Finances with Your Partner

Posted on February 10, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (5-minute read)

Couples should talk about money goals early and often. Nearly 4 in 10 marriages end in divorce over miscommunication of money goals.

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Emergency Funds 101: Why You Need One and How to Build It This Year

Posted on January 27, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Do you have 3 to 6 months worth of income saved? Four in ten Americans don't and it may put the in debt. Here's a crash course on building an emergency fund.

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How To Create a Realistic Budget You’ll Stick To in 2025

Posted on January 13, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

A realistic budget can help you stick to and meet your financial goals in the new year. Here are five easy ways to get started.

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Top 5 Financial Resolutions for 2025: Start the Year Right

Posted on January 6, 2025 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

Follow these five steps to financial resolutions in the new year. Plan a budget, pay down debt, and start building wealth.

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Kickstart Your New Year’s Money Resolutions!

Posted on December 9, 2024 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

If your New Year's resolution is to (finally) get your finances in order, this step-by-step guide breaks down how to achieve all your money goals.

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Americans are Already Strapped for Cash Ahead of the Holidays

Posted on November 25, 2024 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Holiday spending often turns into credit card debt. These tips can help you minimize debt if you’re already strapped for cash ahead of the holidays.

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Are Consolidated Clients Born or Taught?

Posted on October 7, 2024 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

Consolidated Credit polled its clients and the general population on spending habits. Our clients budget more and only buy what they need.

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Spoiling Mom Without Spoiling Your Budget

Posted on April 27, 2022 by | April Lewis-Parks (6-minute read)

Despite inflation many people intend to celebrate Mom and spend big this year. We look at no-cost and low-cost ways to celebrate Mother's Day.

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Sign Up for a Free Holiday Budgeting Webinar

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Meghan Alard (2-minute read)

Get a preview of Consolidated Credit's free 2021 Holiday Budgeting Webinar, then join us on October 13 at 1:00 pm (EST) to set a spending plan.

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Learning to Avoid Common Money Mistakes

Posted on July 29, 2021 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

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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Consolidated Credit Establishes COVID-19 Financial Help Hotline

Posted on April 10, 2020 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Consolidated Credit has established a free COVID-19 debt hotline for consumers facing challenges during the shutdown. Call for 800-745-2513 for support.

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Avoid Vampire Energy and Save Money This Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Beware the vampires lurking in your home! Vampire energy sucks down power and drive up your bills. Here's how to save that electricity.

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Budgeting for Christmas in July

Posted on July 15, 2019 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

You might think it’s too early to start thing about budgeting for the winter holidays, but there are just 10-12 paychecks left before the holidays start.

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10 Money-Saving Summer Budget Tips

Posted on May 28, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (7-minute read)

It’s the official start of summer 2018, which makes it the perfect time to set a summer budget so you can avoid credit card debt and achieve your goals. Consolidated Credit offers 10 money-saving tips.

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More Americans Right Size Emergency Savings

Posted on March 9, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Learning how to right size emergency savings is a crucial skill that can help you achieve financial stability and avoid problems with credit card debt. We offer tips to help you ensure you have more savings than debt.

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What Causes America’s High Credit Card Balances?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Americans have record high credit card balances that are often caused by covering daily expenses to make ends meet. We look at reasons for debt and offer helpful tips on how to achieve a balanced budget so you can avoid credit card debt.

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Cash Back or Coffee Rewards?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Coffee giant Starbucks announces a new credit card with coffee rewards for java fanatics, but is this is the right choices for caffeine addicts on a budget?

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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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Using Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases

Posted on April 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

A new poll finds more Americans use credit cards for everyday purchases, even when spending less than $5. Is credit the new debit? Should it be?

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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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