It is estimated that over 5 million people are living with some form of dementia in the United States alone. As the population continues to increase, these numbers are expected to rise. There are various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia. When a loved one has […]
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Find Out How To Reduce Your Monthly Expenses In 2022
As the year wraps up (pun intended), we can look ahead to next year and wonder what our finances might look like in 2022. It’s no secret that inflation is taking off right now, and prices are climbing higher and higher for our everyday needs. So, how does a person reduce their monthly expenses when […]
Continue Reading5 Nonconventional Ways Credit Counseling Can Help You
Nonprofit credit counseling can be a form of debt help that many people don’t even think to try. If you are struggling with unmanageable unsecured debt, then credit counseling might be the answer for you. This blog post will discuss five different ways credit counseling can offer assistance in your financial situation. 1) Credit counseling […]
Continue ReadingAvoid Filing For Bankruptcy With These Helpful Alternatives
The economy is tough right now. Unemployment rates are high, and the cost of living continues to rise. With these economic factors in mind, many people are worried about their finances. When you cannot make ends meet day after day, it can be frustrating to have no control over your financial future. This may mean […]
Continue ReadingFantastic Tips On How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck
More than ever, individuals and families are experiencing economic hardship. Not only is this due to the Covid-19 pandemic but also the loss of federal assistance programs. Approximately 54% of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Some feel there is no way to stop this endless cycle. However, making several smart changes helps families […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Advice For Debt Management Program Dos And Don’ts
It’s easy to fall behind on credit card debt. Interest rates and late payment fees can keep one in a cycle of debt that feels like running on a treadmill with no end in sight. As a result, many people turn to a non-profit credit counseling service to get on a Debt Management Program (DMP). […]
Continue ReadingDebt Reduction Resource: How To Reduce Credit Card Debt The Right Way
It is so easy to find yourself in debt. Whether you lost a job, are not able to pay for student loans, or are having issues keeping your house due to an adjustable rate mortgage, not having enough money on your hands can be a rather difficult situation and can quickly result in you falling […]
Continue ReadingAdvantage CCS’s Special Interview With BadCredit.org
When Adam West from BadCredit.org reached out to me via LinkedIn and email about doing an interview to explain what Advantage CCS is all about, who we can help, and what we offer, I jumped at the chance. I’ve shared BadCredit’s blog posts and social media posts before because they offer some amazing content and […]
Continue ReadingCan You Have Too Much Debt?
Most families have some kind of debt at one point throughout their lives. It might be a mortgage loan, a car loan, student loans, or plain old credit card debt. Having debt isn’t always a bad thing as long as you are taking steps to pay it off in a timely manner. It’s having TOO […]
Continue Reading10 Warning Signs That You’re In Financial Trouble
Like a summer storm, financial trouble can happen without much warning. Perhaps you’re in financial trouble right now, and you have no idea. That’s why it’s so important to know and understand the most common financial warning signs of a serious problem. Some people out there don’t realize that they are one “life-changing” event away […]
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