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Student loan payments have officially restarted, leaving many borrowers feeling overwhelmed, especially those in default, who now face the added threat of wage or benefit garnishment. To help cut through the confusion and focus on what matters most, we’ve created a quick, plain-language guide outlining your repayment options moving forward.
Money impacts every aspect of our lives—from paying rent to pursuing career goals. Yet, financial education is often overlooked in spaces where it’s needed most: workplaces, workforce development programs, and community organizations (including college campuses). At American Financial Solutions, we provide FREE financial education classes tailored to meet the needs of specific audiences. Whether that is employees, college students, or community groups, our approach recognizes that everyone comes to financial education with different backgrounds.
Managing money can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the most effective and easy-to-follow budgeting methods is the 50/30/20 rule.
Ten tips to help prioritize the budget income and expenses.
To help address high interest concerns, we’ve put together a list of some steps people can take to try and bring down rates on existing loans.
If you're considering homeownership in a rural area and think your options are limited due to income or savings, the USDA's Section 502 Direct Loan Program could be a game-changer for you.
High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for everyone, everywhere. From doing homework to using telehealth, working remotely, connecting with family and friends and more, internet is needed for everyday life.
For many people, the announcement last year that the three major credit reporting agencies would remove paid medical debts from credit reports was a welcome relief. Medical bills and the confusion those bills and insurance cause, has led to many people owing debts they never planned for. Here is an update on the changes to credit reports, credit scores, and how to manage medical bills.
A recent headline from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has alerted consumers that another financial institution has been fined for, “Illegally Exploiting Personal Data to Open Sham Accounts for Unsuspecting Customers.” This typically happens when financial institutions incentivize their employees to open new credit and loan accounts and to sell certain financial products. Find out how you can protect yourself.
On November 18, 2021 AFS received two National Awards of Excellence for their work in helping people improve their financial lives.
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