Bad Money Habits You Need to Break this Year
It’s a new year. For some that means a time to set goals to achieve in the new year. However, many of us are hesitant to set goals we feel we may not be...
Category: Money Management
When Identity Theft Strikes: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Money Safe
Having your credit card or personal information compromised is the worst. Not only can it feel scary that someone has your most personal information, but it can also be a nightmare. Someone else is...
Myth or Fact: How to Uncover the Truth about Managing Your Money
We live in a time where answers to our most pressing questions are a click away. The sheer volume of information existing on the internet can make it easy to learn new skills or...
Four Seemingly Harmless Money Mistakes You Should Avoid
Flawlessly managing your personal finances is not an easy task and requires a big dose of trial and error. It takes most people years to adopt truly effective and beneficial financial habits, and even...
Now What: Rebuilding Your Finances After You’re Done with Debt
Paying off old debts and rebuilding your financial health is a huge accomplishment. Feeling unburdened by past due bills is a great feeling. But, this feeling of relief can often be followed by the...
5 Things You Should Do For Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month. At New Credit America, financial literacy is a topic we care deeply about. To us, financial literacy means feeling empowered to make informed decisions about your finances. It means...
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Managing Your Debts
Carrying debt can be a precarious situation. You may feel like you have everything under control, and for awhile you might. You’re paying what you can and trying to keep it from growing out...
Life Happens: Six Things to Do During an Unexpected Financial Crisis
At New Credit America, we always say “Life happens.” It’s an oversimplified statement, but when you think about it, it’s the absolute truth. If you’ve dealt with debt, you understand how true this statement...
Five Habits of People with Excellent Credit Scores
You already know how crucial your credit score is. And, if you’re in the process of getting out of debt, you know the road to improving it can be a long one. At times,...
Nine Strategies to Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals
Setting goals for the new year can be a rewarding feeling, so can taking action to achieve those goals. Feeling that progress begin to fade after a few weeks—less rewarding. If your goals have...