At credit.org, we’ve worked for years to help a growing number of unbanked Americans. Unbanked people have no checking or savings accounts. Being unbanked leads to extra expenses and difficulties…
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We talked to Ingrid Case of AARP.org last year for an article, “3 Steps to Help You Get Out of Debt.” In the article, we talked about the growing number…
September is National Preparedness Month Every year, September is designated as National Preparedness Month. This year the month has special significance because we are all still going through a national…
There are many budgeting methods people can use to effectively manage their money. For many of the people we help, the toughest part is knowing how to start. By using…
Unemployment continues to a major issue right now, with 31 million people collecting some sort of unemployment benefits [source]. When people’s incomes are interrupted, they often turn to us for…
It seems like every aspect of our lives has gotten more complicated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even preparing meals for your household is no simple matter; you want to avoid…
School is going to look different this year for many families. Some cities are planning to delay the start of the school year. Others are beginning with remote learning and…
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect most Americans, families’ normal summer vacation plans have been interrupted. During this difficult time, many families are considering staying home to avoid exposing…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are faced with the challenge of taking direct control of their kids’ education. More people are homeschooling than ever before, whether they intended to…
While our economy is rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s incomes have been disrupted. Whether due to layoffs, reduced hours, or furloughs, the need to stay home has caused…
If you attempted to become a homeowner but were discouraged, your next steps are very important. Maybe your loan application was denied or there were problems with the property that…
For many people, the toughest step toward building credit is the first one. Going from having no credit whatsoever to having established credit can seem impossible, but there are multiple…
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