American Financial Solutions Blog
Student Loans, Not a Barrier to Home Ownership
With all the talk in the media about the trouble with student loan debt, many borrowers are still managing to achieve the American dream.
Posted on March 2, 2017
Share this post:
Tips To Help You Conquer Credit Card Debt
Budgeting Look at your take-home income after all your withholding deductions Go through your monthly credit card statements and highlight the necessities Separate your needs from your wants and determine how much disposable income you really have Before you make a purchase ask yourself if you really need it, how often you’ll make...
Posted on January 27, 2017
Share this post:
What Effect Will a Trump Administration Have on My Student Loans?
Donald Trump was victorious in part thanks to his supporters’ belief that he could fulfill on his promise to “Make America Great Again.” There’s a significant amount of suffering in the United States right now among the middle class for a variety of reasons, and student loans are one...
Posted on January 25, 2017
Share this post:
Five Steps to a New Financial You in 2017
Holiday shoppers have been careful each holiday season to make their lists and check them twice. Budgets have become more discerning, and savers have become better planners for their holiday spending, prioritizing savings along the way.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
Keep Your Money in Your Pocket This Holiday Season
The holidays can feel very overwhelming when you are trying to stick to a budget. Read on for tips on how to take the stress out of season and have a great time with friends and family.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
Confessions of a Credit Counselor, Danielle's Story
Meet credit counselor, Danielle.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
Your Black Friday Strategy
'Tis the season for gift giving and buying. Check out our strategy for buying on this upcoming, Black Friday.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
Student Loans in Default, How to Save Yourself
If your student loans are in default, you will want to read this. Your options, the pros and the cons and where to get help.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
For-Profit College Certificates: Higher Cost, but Not Necessarily Highly Regarded by Employers
Nationally, enrollment in for-profit colleges is on the rise. Though the vast majority of students enrolled in two-year post-secondary institutions still attend public community colleges, enrollment in private, for-profit colleges has increased by 63 percent since 2001. In Washington, increasing numbers of students are earning certificates of less than two years. How do employers feel about these for-profit college certificates?
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post:
Identity Theft Protection Services, Are they Worth It
If you’re concerned about data breaches or identity theft, you may be considering signing up for identity theft protection services. Before you enroll, it’s important to weigh the costs and benefits of various types of services. You also can compare them with free and low-cost services. The government’s IdentityTheft.gov website provides free personal recovery plans and step-by-step guidance to help identity theft victims recover.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Share this post: