Did your phone just ring again for the 50th time today? Are you wondering if it’s another debt collector? Dealing with aggressive debt collectors can be scary and time-consuming. Here are some tips on how you can deal with antagonistic or overbearing debt collectors who affect your life negatively. Talk to Them About Your Debt […]
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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.
How To Find Out What Is On Your Credit Card Statement
Credit card statements can be confusing. There are minimum payments, statement balances, and interest rates that show up on a monthly bill, among other things. The banks mail some statements to their customers. They deliver others digitally if the cardholder has opted in to receive electronic statements. There are due dates to worry about and […]
Continue ReadingWhat Should You Teach Kids About Money?
When it comes to teaching your kids about money, think of it as teaching them survival skills. If you do not teach them about money–budgeting, saving, spending, and credit–it will be left to trial and error, which could prove costly and time-consuming. Since only about 15% of young people learn personal money management in school, […]
Continue ReadingMoney Management Advice For The Whole Family
A common complaint among consumers today is the lack of funds. Regardless of how much money a household might earn, there never seems to be enough of it. Making do with an average income is the goal of any household budget. In fact, the entire family should get involved in their financial management. Explore how […]
Continue ReadingDoes Buying in Bulk Really Save You Money?
As you search for ways to reduce spending, your food budget understandably is a focal point. You may have heard that buying in bulk is a great way to reduce the regular cost of your groceries, but is this always the case? The reality is that bulk purchases can save money when you do it […]
Continue ReadingHelpful Tips To Understand Your Credit Score
A credit score is an integral part of your credit history and overall is essential for many purchases, loans, and other important financial decisions or transactions. It can help determine a lot of things, such as interest rates that you’ll receive or even if you can rent that apartment that you’ve had your eye on. […]
Continue ReadingNew Survey Reveals Top Barriers To Homeownership
The 2019 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey reveals the most significant obstacles faced by prospective homeowners, underscoring the need for homebuyer counseling and education. As Financial Literacy Month is recognized throughout the nation in April, Advantage Credit Counseling Service and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) are working together to spotlight the results of the […]
Continue ReadingGreat Ways To Save Money This Easter
Easter is almost here! Are you ready? If not, don’t run to the stores and mess up your monthly budget just yet! We’ve got some great ideas that will save you money this year! Like any holiday that caters to children, Easter can become quite the money pit for families. Particularly if there are multiple […]
Continue ReadingHow To Get Out Of Debt Using The Debt Avalanche Method
When you think about the power of an avalanche versus the power of a snowball, which one is greater? The clear winner is the avalanche. So, why would you try the Debt Snowball Method when you can use the Debt Avalanche Method instead to wipe out your debt? Which debt repayment method do you think […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Money Management Tips To Destroy Debt
If you are struggling with high credit card account balances and other troublesome debt, you understandably may feel stressed and even hopeless. Regardless of your current circumstances, adjusting your money management efforts could help you to turn your financial situation around. Allow these ten essential tips below to guide your debt relief efforts. 1. Scale […]
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