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4 Good Reasons to Sign Up for my Social Security during National Social Security Month

April is National Social Security Month. The Social Security Administration offers a tool called my Social Security. Even if you’re not getting benefits yet, there’s good reason to have an account.

Research of the Week: Is Mobile Banking Better?

Millennials are the first to jump on new technology that makes their lives easier, but a new survey finds they also may be the first to dump tech that doesn’t perform like they expect. This survey shows the problems with our current mobile banking experience.

Going into Debt to Be Internet Famous

People always find new ways to go into deep debt, but wasting your money (or your parents money) to become Internet Famous isn't a recipe for success; it's a recipe for financial distress! We offer the top five dumb ways that seeking online fame can lead to credit card debt.

10 Tips for Financial Spring Cleaning

We offer 10 financial spring cleaning tips so you can adjust your budget, find ways to cut costs and get your finances ready for summer and the two biggest shopping seasons at the end of the year. Are your finances ready?

How to Get Your “Yes” for Less

Popping the question can cost thousands – especially once you include the cost of the engagement ring. This infographic can help you get your yes for less.

10 Financial Tips for Female Breadwinners

Financial stress can be high for female breadwinners as you juggle family, a relationship and being the primary income earner. We offer 10 cost saving financial tips can that help you keep your sanity.

The Costly New Importance of Brand Loyalty

As Apple admits to throttling old iPhones, loyal customers consider leaving them behind. But the importance of brand loyalty as a costly new angle.

Time to Start Planning for Christmas 2018! (No, We’re Not Kidding)

Now that the holidays are over, take these steps to start budgeting and saving for Christmas 2018. Start now to avoid the dreaded holiday debt hangover!

End of Year Financial Tips

As we approach New Year, it’s time to get your finances organized for 2018. Consolidated Credit offers end of year financial tips to help you get started.

What’s Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy?

Use Consolidated Credit’s new infographic to craft the right Black Friday shopping strategy so you can stay on budget and avoid credit card debt.

5 Essential Finance Tips for High School Seniors

Early start in personal finance leads to financially independent adults. Amber Westover shares 5 tips to help high school seniors gain financial confidence.

Smart Identity Theft Protection Tips

Use Consolidated Credit’s Identity Theft Protection infographic to learn how to protect your personal data and information from ID theft and credit fraud.

Frightening Statistics for Halloween 2017

Halloween marks the start of the most expensive time of year.We look at shopping statistics for Halloween 2017 to see how people will spend money this year.

Ending the Confusion to Achieve Homeownership

Potential homebuyers are confused about the homebuying process and unaware of financial assistance programs that can help them achieve homeownership.

Most Americans Fail in Financial Well-Being

The CFPB asked Americans to rate their own financial well-being and it turns out that most of us believe we’re failing. Here’s what you can do to improve.

Millennials Want Employee Perks to Go to the Dogs

A new study finds Millennials want employee perks to go to the dogs… literally. But is having pets at work really a benefit or a total distraction?

Pinching Pennies: The Cost of Financial Stress in the Workplace

Financial stress often has rippling effects that could lead to higher employee turnover rates and decreased productivity at work.

How To Help Houston After Harvey

After the devastating floods following Hurricane Harvey's Category 4 landfall in Texas, we explain how to help Houston flood victims while avoiding scams.

Christmas Budgeting in July

Celebrating Christmas in July in just another dumb excuse to spend money, but starting Christmas Budgeting in July can be a smart way to holiday debt.

Personal Perspectives on Financial Independence

We asked 1,100 consumers what they thought about financial independence and the American Dream today. Read personal perspectives from real Americans.