By April Lewis-Parks From time to time people have been known to tell little white lies – sometimes. You might tell you Aunt Jean that her (overcooked) pot roast is delicious. Or you might gush about your best friend’s new hideous haircut to make her feel better. Sometimes, we don’t just reserve these small acts [...]
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 10:37
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By April Lewis-Parks Three winners told Consolidated Credit about their personal journeys of “Divorce with Children to Financial Independence,” “Being Maxed Out: Learning that Credit Cards Should Not Be a Way of Life,” and “From Scammed by Crooks to Getting on the Road to Credit Card Debt Freedom.” Consolidated Credit, a national credit counseling agency [...]
Thursday, 27 December 2012 15:03
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By April Lewis-Parks The New Year is upon us, and that means a new list of goals to accomplish. Although New Year’s resolutions can seem outdated and cheesy most people secretly make them and they can be a great way to start the year. If the resolution list you made last year is yellowing in [...]
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:45
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By April Lewis-Parks You may have mastered creating a budget, but how well have you stuck to your guns? Temptations lurk on every corner urging you to spend, spend, spend. So what can you do? Make a list of course! Make sure to do this before you go shopping, and whether it is for groceries [...]
Thursday, 08 November 2012 17:10
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By Ines Mato The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has the potential to reduce household income for many. New York City has roughly one million minimum wages workers and for people who live paycheck-to-paycheck the recovery and paying their day-to-day expenses may be difficult. The mean weekly gross income for New Yorkers is $1,016; after [...]