Is It A Good Idea to Dip Into Your Retirement Account?
At the end of your career, your retirement account should typically be the treasure waiting for you at the end of the rainbow. Is it a good idea to dip into your retirement account early?
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Infographic: Back to School Budgeting
In the month of August, American Consumer Credit Counseling’s poll asked our respondents about back to school budgeting. School shopping is the second biggest spending season of the year, and budgeting can help consumers stay on track financially. As per the … Read More »
New FICO Credit Score Changes- Look For Boost In July
Some consumers might see a boost in their credit score soon. There are some new credit report and credit score changes that will make things better and more accurate. Let’s learn more about this update and how it may affect … Read More »
How To Throw A FREE Kid’s Birthday Party
The Talking Cents blog has written about birthday parties on a budget before. However, this one is all about throwing a free kid’s birthday party. This way you can maintain your debt management or savings plan. Here are some tips on … Read More »
Fun & Budget-Friendly 4th of July Party Ideas
Are you in debt management but really want to host a 4th of July party? Fortunately, there are many budget-friendly ways to enjoy this holiday while keeping to a very low budget. Try some of these 4th of July party ideas … Read More »
Fastest Way To Rebuild Emergency Fund
Using up your emergency fund can leave you teetering on the edge of financial disaster. Our credit counseling advice is to rebuild this safety net as quickly as possible. When it comes to unforeseen emergencies, the best defense mechanism and … Read More »
15 Father’s Day Gifts For Any Budget
Father’s Day is the one special day of the year to celebrate dads. As long as you know a little something about your dad or father figure, you can make this weekend special. We have come up with plenty of activities and Father’s … Read More »
Fun & Affordable Summer Activities For The Kids
School is out and summer is here! If you are home with the kids, they are probably itching for things to do with all their free time. Avoid unnecessary personal credit card debt by trying some of these affordable summer … Read More »
Tuesday Tip: Steps to Calculate Net Worth
Our debt counselors believe that budgeting, saving and understanding credit are great benchmarks for financial literacy. But there’s another important metric that many people fail to calculate and track: net worth. This calculation can be immensely helpful and insightful for … Read More »
Say goodbye to the burden of debt
Struggling to manage your debt and improve your financial health is a thing of the past with the CreditU mobile app, an essential tool for anyone looking to manage their personal finances with ease.
