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
9 Credit Counseling Questions to Ask a Credit Counselor
There’s a reason why people say they are “drowning” in debt, not that they are “swimming” in debt. The latter … Read More
How to Maintain Health & Fitness With a Healthy Budget
Your lifestyle heavily influences your well-being and financial health. Nearly every financial expert says that one who’s good at taking … Read More
Is There Such Thing As Good Debt to Have?
If you’re struggling with debt, then you may have been told to pay off your “bad debts” first. Experts disagree, however, … Read More
Top 9 Financial Mistakes Consumers Make and How to Avoid Them
From time to time, everyone makes mistakes with their money. They happen for many different reasons, and some of them … Read More
How to Avoid Bankruptcy (Cut Credit Card Usage Before Chapter 7)
For many people, obliterating credit card debt with bankruptcy is a smart move. For others, like myself, bankruptcy is something … Read More
5 Common Bankruptcy Myths and Facts Everyone Should Know
Bankruptcy is an emotionally-charged term. For some, it brings about feelings of shame, a reminder of a painful time in … Read More
How Saving for Retirement is Like Surfing
Whether you live on the shores of Hawaii, or in the mountains of Colorado, you can learn a thing or … Read More
Is Work-Life Balance Making Your Credit Card Debt Worse?
Work-life balance is not a new concept; everyone feels the pull between home and work. In a never-ending quest for … Read More
How a Woman Makes Money Selling Debt-Free Charts & Pictures
Depending on how long you’ve been part of the Debt Free Community you may have come across debt free charts. … Read More