Author: Lauralynn

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.

50 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Why 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 […]

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Proof 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 […]

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Best 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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Advantage CCS has acquired CCCS of Northeastern PA

It’s been an exciting year so far for Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc.  Effective January 1, 2016, Advantage CCS joined with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. to form Pennsylvania’s largest provider of debt management services.  CCCS of Northeastern PA brings to Advantage CCS an experienced staff of counselors and client service representatives […]

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The 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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The Difference between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries

Consumers should be very concerned about their FICO scores because they have an influence on loan qualifications to purchase a home, automobile, insurance policy, phone service, and utility services. High and low FICO scores determine the interest rates applied to a loan once it is approved. What consumers may not know is that every time […]

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Single Working Women’s Day

Every August 4th is international Single Working Women’s Day. It’s a day reserved to recognize the important role that single working women play in our communities and societies. There are over 55 million unmarried women in America right now working hard to make a good life for themselves. Single women don’t get much recognition, unlike […]

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