Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Credit Card Debt?
The U.S. Congress abolished debtors’ prisons in 1833. What this meant was that an individual could no longer be imprisoned … Read More
8 Tips on How to Go Back to School Shopping on a Budget
From crayons and calculators to pocket folders and USB drives: Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as the start of … Read More
How to Avoid Overdraft Fees, NSF Fees, & ATM Charges
It happens to the best of us. You’re running out of work to get to the gym so you can … Read More
9 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Bettering your financial health is a lot like improving your physical health: lasting change takes time and patience, and quick-fix … Read More
American Debt (The Impacts of American Credit Card Debt)
Debts of all shapes and sizes are on the rise in the United States. A recent report found that while … Read More
Financial Challenges Facing the LGBTQ Community
More than 60 percent of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community members reported experiencing financial challenges because of … Read More
Should I Defer Student Loans (How to Defer Student Loan Debt)
Total student loan debt in the U.S. recently reached a record new high: $1.52 trillion. While thankfully no one has … Read More
SDFLC Awards $3,000 to Marine Corps Vet
Each quarter, DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc.’s outreach group, the San Diego Financial Literacy Center, hosts a financial assistance and education program … Read More