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Foreclosure and Credit Counseling

Jessica BlaisJune 8, 2023

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 […]

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A Guide to Travel Insurance

Sarah Brady June 19, 2025

Traveling is expensive. But when you take a trip without travel insurance, the bill can skyrocket. Unfortunately, incidents such as medical emergencies, accidents or theft all carry price tags big enough to put a dent...

Steer Toward Quality Auto Repair

Kevin Brasler June 18, 2025

Spring break season is here. If you’re planning to take a road trip, is your ride ready to go the distance? If you need auto service, choose a shop carefully. Nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook finds many...

Educating Consumers: How To Spot a Student Loan Debt Relief Scam

Bruce McClary June 10, 2025

Originally published April 2015. The growing burden of student loan debt has drawn much attention from politicians, lenders and a variety of agencies. While some agencies aim to help borrowers find relief, not all of...

Shop Smart: Don’t Fall for These 10 Marketing Strategies

Erik Brandt May 29, 2025

With Memorial Day weekend “sales” almost here (to be followed by July 4 and Labor Day), remember to take the time to make smart purchases. For 50 years, nonprofit Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook has tracked...

Four Questions to ask Before Buying Investment Property

Sarah Brady May 8, 2025

Buying an investment property can help you build wealth. But you’ll have to fork over some of your own money up-front. Between the down payment, closing costs and new mortgage debt, you could end up...

Planning a Wedding on a Budget

Guest Blogger May 1, 2025

Should your wedding cost a fortune? Is it worth delaying a down payment on your first home, or racking up more debt to throw a one-of-a-kind event? You don’t have to make these kinds of...

Six Things Every New American Should Know About Managing Money in the U.S.

Bruce McClary April 30, 2025

Coming to a new country means facing a lot of uncertainty. As a new immigrant to the U.S., you may be worried about your basic, day-to-day survival and your ability to provide a secure future...

Affording Fido: A Cost Checklist for a New Pet

Sarah Brady April 29, 2025

Most of us have friends and family who treat their pets like humans. They’ll scrutinize the nutrition labels on pet food, hire the best-loved dog-walker or cat-sitter in town and buy heaps of toys and...

A First-Year Money Management Guide for the New College Grad

Jason Alderman April 10, 2025

Transitioning from college to working life can be a major challenge. In your first year out of school, you’ll have the opportunity to kick-start your financial goals, but you’ll also have to take on a...

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