The High Cost of a 401k Loan – If you are a hard working person that has an emergency, new business venture, or a large purchase that you desire, you may be thinking about borrowing from your 401k plan. Generally, people can borrow money from their 401k plans after a certain amount of time if they […]
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Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.
20 Things You Spend Too Much Money On
Are you looking to cut some unwanted spending from your budget? There are many small purchases that you make almost daily that can really add up to some big money. We often don’t put much thought into some purchases that seem necessary and normal. But by cutting some of these things out of your spending, […]
Continue ReadingMarrying Someone with Bad Credit
It can be very challenging to build a strong financial future together, even for the most compatible of couples. It’s even more difficult for newlywed couples with very different credit scores to blend their finances and sometimes, it’s even unwise to do so. If your credit is good and your other half’s credit is not, […]
Continue ReadingThe High Cost of Rent to Own
The concept of rent to own can be very appealing to people with low credit scores and who are short on cash but wish to purchase new electronics, appliances, or furniture. Rent to own stores make it possible to own items that you may not otherwise be able to afford. Because you don’t have to […]
Continue Reading5 Other Ways Credit Counseling Can Help
If you don’t have a lot of credit card debt, you might think that a credit counseling service may be of no use to you. However, that is most definitely not the case. In addition to helping those with credit card debt, credit counseling can help those who have student loan debt or have just […]
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 […]
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