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Cash Back or Coffee Rewards?
Starbucks plans to launch a co-branded Visa rewards credit card, but is it the right choice for caffeine addicts on a budget? These days, it seems like every company is jumping on the rewards credit...
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End of Year Financial Tips
It’s the right time to get organized so you can achieve your financial goals in 2018. If you’re like many people, your finances aren’t high on your list of priorities now. The average household...
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What Causes America’s High Credit Card Balances?
A new survey finds most people go into debt trying to make ends meet. The interesting study Credit card debt balances continue to climb in the U.S., with total debt hitting $1.023 trillion at the end...
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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 that can help you deal with your debt and budget. This week…...
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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 off, which means that it’s a good time to set a summer budget. A summer budget can help you...
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7 Ways To Cut Back on Home Energy Bills
Saving energy can save you money, and help you pay down your debt faster. Here’s the serious trouble with taking on too much debt: you have debt, be it from credit cards, a house you can’t quite...
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Americans are Already Strapped for Cash Ahead the Holidays
Revolving debt rose $4.8 billion in August. What does that mean for the holiday shopping season? Back to school is only the second most expensive shopping season of the year for families. According to...
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Budgeting for Christmas in July
With 10-12 paychecks left before the holidays, it’s time to start budgeting and saving for the winter holidays now! Christmas in July used to be largely a whimsical joke, but these days with Amazon...
View ArticleFind Your State’s Tax-Free Weekend for Back to School Savings
Shopping during a tax-free weekend can help you save money on common back to school expenses. What is a tax-free weekend? Seventeen states will host tax-free weekends starting with Alabama on July 19....
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Avoid Vampire Energy and Save Money This Halloween
Don’t let the costumed kids spook you too much this year – the real scare comes from the electricity vampires living right in your own home. That’s right. This Halloween, vampires are right under your...
View ArticleBudgeting Resources
Learn how to make a personal budget that works to achieve your goals. Budgeting is a fundamental skill in personal finance. As much as many people try to track spending in their head, this often leads...
View ArticleFinancial Stability Resources
Don’t let common money mistakes cause debt and credit problems that you don’t need. Financial stability gives you peace of mind, so you can rest easier at night without the burden of financial stress....
View ArticleBudget Adjustments
Learn how to adjust your budget so you can maintain stability year-round. Your budget is never static. Costs and financial needs change from one season to the next, so you budget should change, too....
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Setting a Food Budget to Save Money
Keeping food costs low as you eat in and dine out. In normal circumstances, the average family spends about 12.5% of their overall budget on food. More than half of that (56%) goes to cover groceries,...
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Smart New Year’s Resolution Ideas: Get Your Finances Right in 2021!
If you’re like most people, you’re looking forward to a much better and more prosperous year in 2021. While we may still be dealing with a pandemic, polls show that most Americans are optimistic about...
View ArticleBorrowing Worksheet
Download and print this page to evaluate how much you are currently borrowing and paying for loans. This can help you understand how much debt you have and when you can expect to pay each debt off. You...
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Consolidated Credit Establishes COVID-19 Financial Help Hotline
Call 1-800-745-2513 for free financial counseling and debt help. In an effort to help people facing budget and debt challenges as a result of coronavirus quarantines, Consolidated Credit has set up a...
View ArticleSign Up for a Free Holiday Budgeting Webinar
Setting a practical spending plan so you can avoid debt. It may not feel like it yet, but the holiday shopping season is officially upon us. With Christmas less than 100 days away, now is the right...
View ArticleLearning to Avoid Common Money Mistakes
As our nation comes out of the pandemic, many of us are looking at our money habits and trying to make sure we have a better financial outlook. Are you planning for your future? Do you want to get out...
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