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Financial Literacy: Money Lessons

We are back! I hope you had a Happy Easter with family and friends. And even though April is coming to an end, it is still Financial Literacy Month. Gregory Karp of the Chicago Tribune has put together a money … Continue reading

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Christian Credit Counselors: Poetry Hour

Here are a couple of poems submitted about Christian Credit Counselors and the path of those looking to become debt free: Bills Piled Sky High Bills piled sky high, life looking past grim; “debt free” not anywhere in sight. Removing … Continue reading

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Useful Tools For You During Credit Education Month

March is Credit Education Month! We all have credit cards, but who really pays attention to see if they are helping or hurting us. This month is Credit Education Month, which should give you an incentive to learn a little … Continue reading

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Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?

There are so many people in debt nowadays. From college students to senior citizens and everyone in between. When we think of our future, we hope that if something happens to us our loved ones inherit our possessions. One thing … Continue reading

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Setting Good Financial Goals

If you are keeping up with the Newsletters, you know that last week we decided to open up the New Year by presenting you with the “S.M.A.R.T.” tactic; a great tool that you can use as a guide when setting … Continue reading

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Set Goals That Motivate You

When you set goals for yourself, it is important that they motivate you: this means making sure that they are important to you, and that there is value in achieving them. If you have little interest in the outcome, or … Continue reading

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Goals for the New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! It’s the start of the New Year and you know what that means, another opportunity to set new goals you hope to achieve this year. Follow the S.M.A.R.T. tactic and you will be on your way … Continue reading

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Credit Card Debt Consolidation- How Many Credit Cards is Too Many?

It’s time to take out your wallet and actually count how many credit cards you have. Then add the ones you have stashed in your desk drawer because they won’t fit in your wallet. You probably didn’t realize how many you’ve accumulated … Continue reading

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Identity Theft: What Victims Should Do

If you’re a victim of identity theft, it’s essential to take certain steps as soon as possible, to start repairing the damage. At the same time, begin to keep a record of all conversations and copies of all correspondences. There … Continue reading

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Five Trouble-free Guidelines to Repair your Credit

Repairing your credit is something we all have to do from time to time. It may appear like a hard task to do, but the fact is that it can be fairly easy when you follow these five simple guidelines … Continue reading

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