As the first free credit counseling service in the U.S. when we started in 1955, our purpose was to aid families who were overwhelmed with credit card… Read more “Apprisen’s 60 Years of Success Through Service”
Author: Sarah Gant
My goal as a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor is to help people improve their financial well-being through counseling, community outreach, and financial education.
Student Loan Counseling
Student Loan debt has surpassed our nations credit card debt and is second only to mortgage debt. Changes have been made to help students understand the financial… Read more “Student Loan Counseling”
Understanding Your Credit Scores
July is Consumer Credit Awareness month here at Apprisen, so stay connected to ApprisenMoneyMinute.com and stay informed. Your credit scores are not as complex as you would think.… Read more “Understanding Your Credit Scores”
Are YOU ready to be a homeowner?
It’s that time of year again; For Sale signs are flagging yards all across your city. Rates are in a great place for buying and there are… Read more “Are YOU ready to be a homeowner?”
Why You Should Opt-Out
What does Opt-Out mean? Opting out simply gives you more control over your personal information and what can be shared. I recently became a victim of identity… Read more “Why You Should Opt-Out”
Is a Debt Management Program Right for You?
Everyone is different with different situations; there is no one-size-fits-all answer. To understand what is right for you, you first need to understand your options. You also… Read more “Is a Debt Management Program Right for You?”
Are All of Your Eggs in One basket?
Most of us have heard this old saying; “Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket”. This particular idiom comes to mind as Easter approaches. Basically stated;… Read more “Are All of Your Eggs in One basket?”
Blown Away by the Nickel and Dime
In all my years of being a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, the one thing almost all of my clients have in common is leaks in their spending… Read more “Blown Away by the Nickel and Dime”
Holiday Bills? You Need to Try a Power-Pay Plan
If they haven’t done so already, everyone will soon be taking down and putting away their holiday decorations and settling in for 2015. Within a week or… Read more “Holiday Bills? You Need to Try a Power-Pay Plan”
New Year, New You
The New Year is quickly approaching and it’s time to start thinking about financial changes you can make starting in January. Do you want to get your… Read more “New Year, New You”