Confessions of a Credit Counselor: Lea's Story
Certified Credit Counselor, Lea explains what brought her to American Financial Solutions, her best moments and one piece of financial advice for people.
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How to Know What You Can Afford in a Home
Over the past ten years, we have learned that housing sales contribute enormously to our national economy, but how do those house sales impact our own pocket books and how do we know what we really can afford?
Owe the IRS? Know Your Options, Don't Get Hit with Huge Fines
If you are stressing about owing taxes this year, you are not alone. You do have options, but you must know what they are to avoid big penalties.
Deployment, Special Pay and Saving Money, Make them Work for You
Looking for ways to maximize your money before and after deployment? Here, we share some good tips and resources for making sure your homecoming is financial stable.
Five Credit Card Balance Transfer Moves You Need To Avoid Failure
A balance transfer may be a good option for getting out of debt and reducing interest rates, but there are critical steps that each person should take before they apply for that new credit card.
7 Ways to Turn Saving Money into a Habit
The spending and saving habits of your past don't define your future — your current ones do. Read on for our guide to adopting seven money-saving habits that stick.
Why a Debt Validation Letter May be Exactly What Debt Collectors Want
The idea is great, ask a debt collector for proof you owe a debt and if they cannot produce it, you do not have to pay. However, the reality of using this tactic may yield very different results.
The Double Whammy From a New Credit Card
We have heard that applying for credit can impact our credit score. One or two inquiries may have little effect on the numbers, but having several in a year can take its toll. Those applications can have a greater negative effect if they are for credit card accounts.
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One Move to Put You in Control of Your Credit Report
Our credit reports and scores are used for everything from buying a house to getting car insurance, yet some of us are afraid to see what information is in them. Here is a great opportunity to get a free review of your credit report and make a plan for improvements.