Debt is real and it isn’t forever.

The cost of housing can be a huge financial strain, especially for low-income households. Many people live in housing situations where too much of their pay is going towards paying rent or a mortgage, leaving little for other essential expenses like food, utilities, and childcare. But how much of your income should you spend on […]

Foreclosure is a term no homeowner wants to hear. It means you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments to the point where the lender is threatening to seize your home. While this can be a scary and overwhelming situation, it’s important to know that there are safe and effective foreclosure prevention options available to homeowners […]

Celebrated each May, Small Business Month is a month-long celebration of small businesses. It highlights the courage, community efforts, and hard work small business owners exhibit day after day. Small businesses are truly the backbone of the U.S. economy, but they’re facing unprecedented challenges, including a major credit crunch. Read on to learn about some […]

The 15th annual Consumer Financial Literacy Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Wells Fargo Foundation has revealed that military households are experiencing more negative effects of inflation than the general population. According to the survey, the impact of inflation is affecting military households […]