The Short and Long-term Effects of Debt Settlement:

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. The Short and Long-term Effects of Debt Settlement: What consumers can expect through the process and how long it may take to rebound By Bruce McClary | Tuesday May 12th, 2020 Debt settlement …

Amid COVID-19, credit reports are free every week

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information.By WHSV newsroom | May 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM EDT – Updated May 19 at 3:30 PM WASHINGTON (WHSV) — Many people are facing difficult financial times due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

More Americans using credit cards than cash for food

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. More Americans are relying on credit cards to buy essentials, like groceries, and conserving cash as the unemployment rate skyrockets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Overall credit card spending fell 40 percent during March and …

Helping Families Receive Their Economic Impact Payment

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. CFA’s goal is to provide as many tools and other partner offerings to you the consumers as much as possible to provide assistance during this difficult time. An additional option for many people …

Nearly 50 Million Cardholders Had Credit Limits Reduced, Card Closed Involuntarily in Last Month Due to COVID-19 Impact

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — One in four American credit cardholders said they’ve involuntarily had their credit limit slashed on at least one of their credit cards or even had a card closed by …

Trouble paying your mortgage? Your best options, explained

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. Denny Ceizyk   MSN.com, 5/5/2020 23 hrs ago The coronavirus crisis has generated record-breaking unemployment claims for more than 26 million American workers so far — and that’s making it hard for affected …

Four reasons to make an appointment with a Credit Counselor

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. Handling your personal finances can be a private affair — solitary, even. But it doesn’t have to be. Although it can be understandably nerve-wracking to open up the details of your financial situation to …

Tips for Making and Managing an Emergency Budget

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Courtney Nagle | Tuesday April 14th, 2020 Overview: Tips for Making and Managing an Emergency Budget – NFCC  1.  Put It in Writing 2.      Prioritize “Survival” Expenses 3.      Cut out Luxuries 4.      …