Nonprofit credit counseling can be a form of debt help that many people don’t even think to try. If you are struggling with unmanageable unsecured debt, then credit counseling might be the answer for you. This blog post will discuss five different ways credit counseling can offer assistance in your financial situation. 1) Credit counseling […]
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Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She is married and has two young daughters. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.
Avoid Filing For Bankruptcy With These Helpful Alternatives
The economy is tough right now. Unemployment rates are high, and the cost of living continues to rise. With these economic factors in mind, many people are worried about their finances. When you cannot make ends meet day after day, it can be frustrating to have no control over your financial future. This may mean […]
Continue ReadingFantastic Tips On How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck
More than ever, individuals and families are experiencing economic hardship. Not only is this due to the Covid-19 pandemic but also the loss of federal assistance programs. Approximately 54% of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Some feel there is no way to stop this endless cycle. However, making several smart changes helps families […]
Continue ReadingAdvance Child Tax Credit Payments: What Are They & How To Get Them
History of Child Tax Credit The child tax credit (CTC) was created in 1997. The CTC is essentially a federal grant program. It is estimated that more than 30 million households are eligible for the CTC that requires annual distributions of funds. The IRS is the only agency equipped to handle such a huge continuing […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Advice For Debt Management Program Dos And Don’ts
It’s easy to fall behind on credit card debt. Interest rates and late payment fees can keep one in a cycle of debt that feels like running on a treadmill with no end in sight. As a result, many people turn to a non-profit credit counseling service to get on a Debt Management Program (DMP). […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Debt Management Tips & Strategies For Single Mothers
Single mothers are more likely than two-parent couples to face debt, lower credit scores, and bankruptcy. The National Bureau of Economic Research reported that single-mother households were overwhelmingly likely to face poverty. About 85% of single-parent homes are headed by women, and of all the single-parent homes, around 47% were in poverty. Between housing payments, […]
Continue ReadingDebt Reduction Resource: How To Reduce Credit Card Debt The Right Way
It is so easy to find yourself in debt. Whether you lost a job, are not able to pay for student loans, or are having issues keeping your house due to an adjustable rate mortgage, not having enough money on your hands can be a rather difficult situation and can quickly result in you falling […]
Continue Reading15 Tips For Big Back To School Savings
Back to school sales have already begun and the summer is winding down for most kids. Every parent and teacher knows that purchasing school supplies are not usually a one-time occurrence. Over the course of a school year, the price tag of replenishing supplies can be costly. With a little researching, planning ahead, and goal […]
Continue ReadingAdvantage CCS’s Special Interview With BadCredit.org
When Adam West from BadCredit.org reached out to me via LinkedIn and email about doing an interview to explain what Advantage CCS is all about, who we can help, and what we offer, I jumped at the chance. I’ve shared BadCredit’s blog posts and social media posts before because they offer some amazing content and […]
Continue ReadingCan You Have Too Much Debt?
Most families have some kind of debt at one point throughout their lives. It might be a mortgage loan, a car loan, student loans, or plain old credit card debt. Having debt isn’t always a bad thing as long as you are taking steps to pay it off in a timely manner. It’s having TOO […]
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