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Behind the Scenes: How We Work with Creditors on Your Behalf Posted 7/15/2025 by Lisa Ohnemus When you join a debt management program with Consumer Credit of Des Moines, one of the biggest benefits is that you don’t have to handle your... |
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Don’t Let College Costs Catch You Off Guard: Plan Ahead with These Tips Posted 5/2/2025 by Teresa Baumann Congratulations on making it to high school graduation! It’s such an exciting milestone, and... |
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10 Simple Habits to Improve Your Finances in 2025 Posted 1/14/2025 by Lisa Ohemus Achieving financial stability doesn't have to involve drastic changes. Small, consistent actions can significantly improve your financial health over time.
Here are ten simple habits to adopt in 2025 that can help you... |
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How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency You Can Trust Posted 10/22/2024 by Lisa Ohnemus How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency You Can Trust
Selecting a trustworthy credit counseling agency is crucial for... |
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The Importance of Financial Literacy Posted 7/22/2024 by Lisa Ohnemus The Importance of Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is understanding and effectively using... |
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Debunking Myths About Debt Management Plans Posted 5/21/2024 by Lisa Ohnemus Debunking Myths About Debt Management Plans
Debt management plans (DMPs) are a popular tool for individuals looking to regain control of their finances. However,... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Loans & Banking, Shopping, Financial Planning, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores
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Mental Health Awareness Month Posted 5/9/2024 by Lisa Ohnemus Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity to focus on the various aspects of well-being, including financial health, which can significantly... |
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Thrifting for Saving Posted 8/5/2021 by Linda Jacob
Linda L. Jacob, AFC ®, CFP®
Financial Counselor
A friend of mine recently posted on Facebook. It said “Instead of a party bus that stops at bars, who would join me on a party bus that stops... |
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Out of Debt- Now What? Posted 3/31/2021 by Linda Jacob Out of Debt? Now What?
By Linda Jacob, AFC®, CFP®
With tax season upon us and many of us getting... |
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Plan For Your Upcoming Tax Return Posted 2/10/2021 by Linda Jacob Plan For Your Upcoming Tax Return
By Linda Jacob, AFC®, CFP®
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