American Financial Solutions Blog

8 Things That Won't Affect Your Credit Score

It's true that missing the due date on some of your bills will damage your credit score, but there are some financial transactions that don't have any effect, either good or bad.

Understanding Financial Secrecy and Its Effect on Relationships

Infidelity and deception can take many forms in a relationship, including some that have nothing to do with romance at all. One example is financial infidelity, where deceptions are reported in nearly half of relationships where finances are combined.

Two Quick Tips for Money During Inflation

Paying down debt and saving during inflation can be tricky. Here are some suggestions from American Financial Solutions

AFS Reaccreditation Review is Underway by Council On Accreditation

AFS Reaccreditation Review is Underway by Council On Accreditation |

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early and Easily

When it comes to paying off a mortgage, there a little things you can do to make a big change in how much you pay.

American Financial Solutions Recognized with Awards of Excellence

On November 18, 2021 AFS received two National Awards of Excellence for their work in helping people improve their financial lives.

How Gen Zers Can Prepare for Homeownership

Homeownership is the American Dream and Gen Zers plan on following that dream sooner rather than later. 52.7% of Gen Zers are viewing homeownership as more of an emotional investment as opposed to a financial asset. 27.2% of Gen Zers cite starting a family as one of their top reasons for seeking homeownership. A lot takes place in a home buying journey, which can make it overwhelming. When trying to figure out where to start, Gen Zers first need to know everything that goes into buying a home. Here are a few things to factor into that decision.

What the new CDC eviction moratorium means for you

If you or someone you know is facing eviction, and lives in an area where COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, review this information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Resources and links to determine your counties current COVID status are in this article.

Financial Tips for Parents to Teach Their Children

Children often dream of the day they can call themselves grown-ups, but few look forward to let alone think about the financial realities of independence. It's never too early to start teaching your children how to save money and spend responsibly. Here are some financial tips to giving our kids a strong foundation of financial skills like budgeting and saving so they thrive as adults and can concentrate on the things they love.

Missing Money; Subscriptions, Free Trials and Other Places to Check for Leaks

Sometimes in life routines can cause us to overlook areas of spending that are not necessary. However, neglecting these areas can cause a big dent in our budgets and stifle our best attempts to increase savings or bring a budget back on track. Here are some of the most overlooked areas of spending that could be impacting your finances.