Some refuse to use credit cards, thinking that if they don’t use them, they won’t get into a difficult financial situation like debt. The truth, however, is that credit cards can be powerful tools if they are correctly used. They can help you build up your creditworthiness and increase your credit score if you use […]
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Get Rid Of Credit Card Debt From Holiday Gift Overspending
When it comes to holiday gift giving, it’s easy to go extreme and end up with a hefty credit card bill afterward. Overspending on gifts can lead to mountains of debt and financial strain that can take months or even years to pay off if not managed properly. Fortunately, several tips can help you eliminate […]
Continue Reading5 Options On How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast
You usually do not get into credit card debt overnight, so you also won’t be getting out of credit card debt overnight either. However, there are some options to help you pay off that debt faster than just making those minimum payments. That method can take upwards of 20 or even 30 years. We’re going […]
Continue ReadingMoney Milestones You Need To Hit Before 30
Managing money is a skill that takes practice. When a person is in his or her 20’s, careers are just getting off the ground. Spending that hard-earned cash seems to be their new goal. Although a few indulgences are understandable, consider a few objectives that should be part of those long-term plans. Explore these top […]
Continue ReadingHow To Avoid Debt Traps This Holiday Season
The Holiday season is knocking on the doors, and indeed, people cannot stop thinking of how much they will spend on gifts and fun activities. Like with other holidays witnessed in recent years, this Christmas season will be a shopping and spending spree for many. However, the shopping frenzy has both benefits and a few […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens When Your Credit Card Deferment Has Ended?
With the Coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the US business community and elected leaders requiring some businesses to close, credit cards are being used by consumers and business owners as one of several financial buffers to get through these tough times. Unfortunately, this has created a dilemma for anyone facing credit card debt, or those […]
Continue ReadingHow To Handle That Old Debt
Dealing with old debt is a nuisance for most people who’ve likely moved on with their lives or even forgotten about the debt completely. But, as they say, old things come back to haunt us. You’ll find a bit of relief, however, because it’s much easier to handle older debts than new. With the right […]
Continue ReadingIs Non-Profit Debt Consolidation Right For You?
There can come a point where credit card debt can build up to levels that become overwhelming and too much for people to deal with. Maybe they’re already getting collection calls or getting mail that has bad news of what could happen if they don’t start paying up. When this starts happening, there are usually […]
Continue ReadingAdvantage CCS Teams Up with CardRates.com to Talk About Free Consumer Credit Counseling
Our very own Heather Murray, Manager of Regulatory Compliance and Education, recently spoke with Ashley Dull who is the Editor-in-Chief at www.CardRates.com about our holistic approach to tackling credit card debt and what our free consumer credit counseling can do to help people who are struggling with unsecured debt such as credit cards and medical […]
Continue ReadingMarvelous Money Tips for Newlyweds
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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