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Why Families Feel More Financial Pressure in 2026 Posted 4/20/2026 by Amanda Reid-Raper If you are feeling like money doesn’t go as far as it used to, you are not imagining it.
Across the board, families are facing rising costs in housing, childcare, groceries, and insurance. Even households with stable... |
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How does a debt management plan work? Posted 4/7/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus A Debt Management Plan (DMP) is a structured repayment program designed to help individuals manage and repay their unsecured debts. A DMP involves consolidating multiple debts... |
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The Money Reset: Getting Back on Track After a Tough Year Posted 11/17/2025 by Lisa Ohnemus Some years are just hard on your wallet. Rent goes up, groceries cost more, the car breaks down, and suddenly, the credit cards are doing a lot of heavy... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Loans & Banking, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Financial Planning, Emergency Savings, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores,
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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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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... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Consumer Protection, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Financial Planning, collections, medical debt, credit scores, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores
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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,... |
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A Tale of Two Consumers Posted 3/7/2023 by Melissa W
Client A gets an official looking “ad” in the mail. The company knows about how much debt he has, and the letter makes big promises about how he can pay off his credit cards with no interest and for just half the amount owed. The... |
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Debt Settlement Industry Skyrockets! What's the Real Cost to Consumers? Posted 5/24/2019 by Tom Coates
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SETTLE YOUR DEBT!! REALLY??
by Tom Coates
Most have seen and heard these commercials. Even more irritating is that a large number of today’s “robo”... |
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