On the Move: How to Cut Costs When Relocating
If you’re one of the thousands planning on relocating this year, you should know that one of the most challenging—and expensive—tasks involved is moving. If the move is job-related and your company is...
View ArticleKeep Your Cool Without Breaking the Bank
Summer often means soaring temperatures. No matter where you live in the U.S., the heat can get excessive. Are you prepared? Here are some great ways to keep the temperature cool without busting your...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Bad Spending Habits and Practices
It’s a different world than the one our parents grew up in. Chances are, you opened your first credit card account when you were about 18 or 20 years old, while your dad didn’t have one until he was...
View ArticleYour Paycheck Potential
Wish your paycheck had a little more weight to it? You’re not alone. But you can do something besides fantasize about making more money.
View ArticleDon’t Be A Part of Generation Debt
If you’re twentysomething and already in debt, you are by no means alone. In fact, according to bankruptcy expert Elizabeth Warren of Harvard University, more than 110,000 adults aged 25 and under...
View ArticleBasic Retirement Planning Can Make Your Golden Years Sparkle
How well are you prepared for retirement? If you are like most middle-class Americans, you probably don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars saved up yet for your retirement, and unfortunately, you...
View ArticleGive Yourself A Spending Makeover!
Who doesn’t love a makeover? It’s a great way to give yourself a new look—and a new outlook! We’re ready to show you that makeovers aren’t just to improve your physical appearance.
View ArticleDon’t Be Lured By High-Interest Loans or Scams
Deceptive or misleading practices are everywhere. Their aim is to make you pay more than you should for goods and services, or make you pay for things you don’t need.
View ArticleProtect Your Identity: InCharge to Help Consumers Shred Unwanted Docs
InCharge Debt Solutions (“InCharge”) will be participating in the national “Protect Your Identity” week by participating in an Orlando-area event where they will help consumers learn how to protect...
View Article10 Tips to Offset the Payroll Tax Hikes Caused by Fiscal Cliff Deal
Despite the sigh of relief after a fiscal cliff deal was struck by congress at the beginning of the year, working Americans will face a two percent increase in payroll taxes, resulting in a decrease in...
View ArticleIntroducing…
Welcome to Debt 101, a regular column from InCharge Debt Solutions. InCharge® Debt Solutions is an Orlando-based nonprofit organization offering confidential and professional credit counseling, debt...
View ArticleMoney 101: Preparing a Budget
If mention of the word 'budget' makes you groan, think of it not as some nasty chore or way to deprive yourself, but as spring-cleaning. One good financial cleaning and you may have your money life in...
View ArticleThree Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Research shows that only about one third of Americans regularly check their credit report. As identity theft rises, checking your credit report is your first line of defense. The post Three Ways to...
View ArticleIs Facebook Ruining Your Finances?
Facebook has become the new place to show off. From luxury vacation photos to friends "checking in" at nice restaurants and shopping plazas, we're constantly reminded how other people spend money The...
View Article3% of Americans Have No Credit Card Debt*
What does it mean to have no credit card debt? It means no more endless cycle of minimum monthly payments, no 14.99%, 23.99% or 29.99% interest charges, no maxing out your available credit, no...
View Article2012 Financial Goals: Insurance
One area that can "make or break" your personal finances is insurance. Having the right kind and enough of it (at a reasonable price) is important. Here are some tips to help you cover yourself and...
View ArticleFree E-Book Helps Bankruptcy Filers Rebuild Their Financial Lives
What happens after you are discharged from bankruptcy? With your credit score damaged and your financial life altered, how do you transition to a new life that includes the ability to qualify for...
View ArticleSaving at the supermarket – first 10 tips in a list of 101 (more to come!)…
Did you know that retailers make billions of dollars a year on unused gift cards and 25% of gift card recipients from 2010 admit they haven't yet spent them? Give cash instead. The post Saving at the...
View ArticleSaving at the supermarket – more tips in a list of 101 (more to come!)…
Review grocery story circulars and stock up on sale items, in advance. The post Saving at the supermarket – more tips in a list of 101 (more to come!)… appeared first on West Orlando News.
View ArticleKeep Your Cool Without Breaking the Bank
Summer often means soaring temperatures. No matter where you live in the U.S., the heat can get excessive. Are you prepared? Here are some great ways to keep the temperature cool without busting your...
View ArticleWhat Affects Your Credit?
The short answer is—more than you think! Read on to find out the many factors that can have a positive or negative effect on your credit. The post What Affects Your Credit? appeared first on West...
View ArticleYou Can Get Fit—Even on a Budget!
Yes, there are ways to watch your waistline while watching your budget. Think you need an expensive gym membership, a personal nutritionist or lots of pricey weights and equipment to get in shape?...
View ArticleCredit Repair: Don’t Get Ripped Off!
If anyone says they can “fix” or “repair” your credit, watch your wallet! So-called “credit repair” services sometimes claim they are able to “clean up” a consumer’s credit report, erase bad marks from...
View ArticleLearning Good Habits From the Start: Teaching Kids Important Financial...
Teaching kids positive financial habits gives them the background they need to become smart consumers who will be able to make sound financial choices throughout their lives. The post Learning Good...
View ArticleDecision Making and Goal Setting
What’s so important about setting goals? Everything. A critical part of getting and staying out of debt is controlling your day-to-day finances. You can accomplish this by living within your means and...
View ArticleThe Link Between Healthy Living and Healthy Finances
Healthy living is not only good for your physical well being—it can help your financial fitness as well. You can choose healthy habits and lifestyle options that will benefit both your body and your...
View ArticleBreaking The Debt Cycle
It’s a different world than the one our parents grew up in. Chances are, you opened your first credit card account when you were about 18 or 20 years old, while your dad didn’t have one until he was...
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