Each month, millions of people receive a paper bill in the mail from their credit card companies, or they visit the company’s website to get their bills electronically. Even though they submit a payment, they do not necessarily know what all of the fees and sums on the bill mean. Let’s take a closer look […]
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Filing For Bankruptcy
Our Certified Credit Counselors can guide you through the daunting process of getting out of debt. Bankruptcy is a serious decision that is not right for everyone. If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, talk to a lawyer to discuss your options. Most likely your lawyer will refer you to a non-profit credit counseling agency […]
Continue ReadingEmergency Savings Fund
Many people fail to prepare for the future. Financial security is important for every person. An emergency savings fund can help individuals look forward to the future without worrying about being unprepared for unexpected expenses. Having an emergency savings fund is critical to the financial security of your family. Learning more about this type of […]
Continue ReadingDifferences Between a Credit Union and a Bank
When deciding where to do your banking, you have the option of either a traditional bank or a credit union. Before you chose, it’s important to understand the differences between a credit union and a bank. One may work better for you and your family than the other. Once of the biggest differences between credit […]
Continue ReadingDebt Consolidation Services
Many people have found themselves in tremendous debt with no idea how to get out of it. Some lost control with their spending on clothes, entertainment, or other frivolous things, and others had to use credit cards because they had no other funds for emergencies like a car breaking down or leaking roof. No matter […]
Continue ReadingDebt Collection and Credit Counseling
Are you struggling to pay your bills and getting notices from debt collection agencies? Have some of those collection notices turned into intrusive and aggressive phone calls demanding payment? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, you’re part of a growing segment of the population that has financial problems that at times […]
Continue ReadingCredit Card Counseling Services
Assume you or someone you know has had debt/credit problems in the past. The question is, ‘What can you do about it now?’ It wasn’t an overnight problem; there won’t be an overnight solution. Advantage Credit Counseling Service is here to guide you with credit card counseling services that can help with your debt management. […]
Continue ReadingCompound Interest
If you’re looking to save for the future, you need to start now. It can be difficult to get started, but taking the time to do so can allow you to meet your financial goals. Saving just a little bit each month can really add up over time. Many people tell themselves that they’ll begin […]
Continue ReadingAdvance-Fee Loan Scams
Predatory lending, Advance-Fee Loan Scams, and You! At Advantage CCS, we provide credit counseling and debt management services to clients who have been the victims of predatory lending. The face of predatory lending varies widely. It can come in the form of a bogus business loan, a student loan scam, or a subprime mortgage. All […]
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