After the cake has been eaten, all the champagne has been drunk, and all of the smiling guests have gone home from your extravagant wedding reception, it can be difficult for newlyweds to switch gears into real life again. It can sometimes be a challenge to change your mindset from “money is no object – […]
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How To Deal With Student Loan Debt
Congratulations on completing college! But maybe you’re not in a celebrating mood because your first student loan payment is due? You might be a college graduate in a rough or competitive job market, and have more student loan debt, credit card debt, or other debts than you can handle. You might be struggling to find […]
Continue ReadingA Woman’s Salary and Debt Management
Women, the wage gap, and debt management If you are a woman, you’re more likely to lose money over the course of your working lifetime than your male business counterparts. That’s a scary thought because it’s the truth. The money you don’t make is money you never get to see. It means you’ll have less […]
Continue ReadingThe Debt Snowball Method
For most people, the idea of getting out of debt can seem almost impossible. It can seem unreachable because it can take many years to achieve, even when following the strictest of debt elimination plans. However, paying off debts and credit cards can lead to a better debt-to-income ratio. This is a big factor when […]
Continue Reading50 Great Debt Elimination Tips and Tricks
We all know that getting out of debt isn’t easy. It can be easy to find yourself in debt, but to dig out of that debt hole is a whole different story. It’s going to take some hard work, determination, imagination, dedication, and a few of these tips and tricks! Nobody likes to be in […]
Continue ReadingThe Key Sacrifices to Get Out of Debt
Unlike the common misconception about getting out of debt, it will take much more than just frugality to get it done. Yes, you need to be frugal and spend less, but you also have to make some sacrifices. I’m going to get REAL about how to get out of debt. No more “take lunches to […]
Continue ReadingWhy Credit Card Debt Sucks
The use of credit cards has been one of the major growth industries in the U.S. across the latter half of the 20th century and into the beginning of the 21st century, but the benefits these provide are often outweighed by the problems caused by unmanageable levels of debt. Credit cards can offer many benefits […]
Continue ReadingProof that a Debt Management Plan Works
Credit counseling has many benefits, but the most sought after benefit is becoming debt-free with the help of a debt management plan, and regaining control of your finances. We’ve helped individuals conquer their debt since 1968. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, Advantage CCS can help you resolve your debt problems as well. We […]
Continue ReadingBest Debt Management Company
Advantage CCS was voted Best Debt Management Company AGAIN for the 2nd year in a row for 2016! We are super excited and extremely proud to be awarded the #1 spot on 10BestDebt.com’s “Top Debt Management Agencies of 2016” list! The news was just announced in January and we are so happy to be named the Top Debt Management Company […]
Continue ReadingThe Scary Reality of Being in Debt
Consumer credit card debt and student loan debt are at an all-time high right now, and it’s pretty safe to say that almost everyone has to deal with the pitfalls of debt in one way or another. The strange thing about debt is that it’s an excellent teacher, and it’s also one of the best […]
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