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A Tale of Two Consumers
Posted 3/7/2023 by Melissa W
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Beware of Scams
Posted 3/11/2022 by Melissa Winger
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Money & Marriage
Posted 3/11/2022 by Melissa Winger
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Financial Wellness
Posted 12/16/2021 by Melissa Winger
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Holiday Budgeting
Posted 10/11/2021 by Melissa Winger
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Make Savings a Priority in your Budget
Posted 9/9/2021 by Melissa Winger
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Thrifting for Saving
Posted 8/5/2021 by Linda Jacob
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Life After Covid
Posted 4/12/2021 by Linda Jacob
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Out of Debt- Now What?
Posted 3/31/2021 by Linda Jacob
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Plan For Your Upcoming Tax Return
Posted 2/10/2021 by Linda Jacob
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What We Learned in 2020
Posted 12/30/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Do you Need Help Paying for Prescriptions?
Posted 12/16/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Old Ways Won't Open New Doors
Posted 11/18/2020 by Linda Jacob
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What you need to know about Debt Collectors!
Posted 11/6/2020 by Linda Jacob
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We aren't just for people in trouble!
Posted 10/12/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Personal Finances During a Recession
Posted 10/6/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Bonus Checks
Posted 9/25/2020 by Linda Jacob
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The Best Kept Secret ...How does a Debt Management Plan Work?
Posted 9/9/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Budgeting Guidelines
Posted 8/24/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Setting Financial Goals
Posted 8/6/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Managing Finances as a Couple
Posted 7/23/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Do You Have a Leak in Your Wallet?
Posted 7/6/2020 by Linda Jacob
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What to Do If Covid-19 Depleted Your Emergency Fund
Posted 6/23/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Corona Virus Scams
Posted 6/17/2020 by Linda Jacob
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Surviving a Financial Hardship
Posted 4/17/2020 by Linda Jacob
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The 3 C's of Credit
Posted 12/18/2019 by Linda Jacob

Check out the Blog Link to Linda Jacob's article on Saverlife.com

https://www.saverlife.org/money-101/the-three-cs-of-credit

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Action Plan for Getting out of Debt
Posted 11/19/2019 by Melissa Winger

 

 

 

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Debt Settlement Industry Skyrockets! What's the Real Cost to Consumers?
Posted 5/24/2019 by Tom Coates
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Can Medical Debt Affect my Credit Report?
Posted 4/11/2019 by Melissa Winger
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How Are Your Numbers Looking?
Posted 2/23/2018 by Linda Jacob
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How Do I Stay Out of Debt?
Posted 1/24/2018 by Melissa Winger
  
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College Student Financial Education 101
Posted 9/5/2017 by Melissa Winger

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Student Loan Debt
Posted 2/1/2017 by Melissa Winger
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How much is too much?
Posted 10/4/2016 by Melissa Winger
 
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What do we do?
Posted 7/7/2016 by Melissa Winger

  

 

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Kids Activities on a Budget
Posted 4/14/2016 by Melissa Winger

 

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Financial Goals
Posted 2/3/2016 by Melissa Winger
  
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Tax Preparation - Make it a Priority
Posted 1/29/2015 by Rich Piatt

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Making Savings Work In Your Budget
Posted 11/10/2014 by Rich Piatt

 

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School Year Budget Considerations
Posted 8/15/2014 by Rich Piatt

 

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Make the Vacation Relaxing…before and after the travel
Posted 7/18/2014 by Rich Piatt

Make the Vacation Relaxing…before and after the travel

 

 

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Budgeting for the holidays
Posted 11/27/2013 by Rich Piatt
Budgeting is a large enough challenge, but during the holidays additional strains to our personal expenses occur.
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Protecting Your Credit Score
Posted 8/29/2013 by Rich Piatt
A Certified Credit Counselor is an excellent source to assist if any interpretation of the credit report is needed and also to provide insight into how to build and keep your credit report in good standing.
Tags:  Credit, Blog
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Advantages of Personal Budget Consultation
Posted 6/21/2013 by Rich Piatt
Several articles, books and radio talk shows have all dealt with 'personal budgeting' and finance in the recent years, especially since the 2008 financial crisis. 
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You have to file bankruptcy? We can help.
Posted 6/13/2013 by Lisa Ohnemus
Consumer Credit of Iowa is here to help you with the somewhat complex and confusing bankruptcy process.
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Credit Counseling - How We Help
Posted 6/13/2013 by Lisa Ohnemus
How Consumer Credit can help you
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7 Steps to Save More
Posted 1/4/2013 by LeeAnn Coates

7 Steps to Save More
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to SAVE MORE MONEY, read on.
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5 Ways to Curb Compulsive Shopping During the Holidays
Posted 12/7/2012 by Lee Ann Coates
Before you throw away money this holiday season, read these simple ways to get a grip on your shopping.


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18 Tips to Save on Holiday Shopping
Posted 11/19/2012 by LeeAnn Coates
As you heard, the people Stacy interviewed for this story are planning to spend well over the average NRF predicted. But regardless of your holiday budget, these tips can make a big difference in what goes under the tree…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Family Finances
Posted 4/9/2012 by LeeAnn Coates
Since you have already gathered all the information for taxes, it is a perfect time to “spring clean” the family finances. We all have paper we don’t need, but, we are never sure what to keep and what we can toss. Money Talk News had some guidelines that we can follow.

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Thanksgiving on a Budget
Posted 11/1/2011 by Lee Ann Coates
Thanksgiving on a Budget

Plan your menu according to what is in season and your produce will be less expensive. Planning is also key in making the grocery list and sticking to it.
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What is Chapter 7 & Chapter 13?
Posted 10/26/2011 by Tom Coates
Do you know the difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Tags:  Bankruptcy
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5 Ways to Cut Spending...and Still Get to Do and Buy Cool Things
Posted 10/22/2011 by Tom Coates
Do you want to find ways to stretch your money, so it goes farther and is there when you really need it? Here are some suggestions for knowing how much money you have, how much you need for expenditures, and how to reach your goals by cutting back on what you spend.

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