Arkansas is Now the 3rd Worst State for Identity Theft
Arkansas is ranked 3rd worst state for Identity Theft in a new WalletHub study. Protect yourself with a few quick tips for avoiding identity theft & fraud: Don’t open emails you don’t recognize. Don’t download files from untrustworthy sources. Don’t send account …
No Payments, No Interest
“No payments, no interest” deals are very common during the holiday season. More than half of the major retailers offering 0% financing on credit cards use a potentially financially dangerous feature called deferred interest, which can make holiday purchases up to 27.5 …
Two Tips to Deal With a Reduction in Work Hours
One of the primary reasons our friends and neighbors reach out to CCOA is to work through the life events that come their way, such as a reduction is work hours. Working through a loss of income can be a challenge, but …
How to Prevent and Recover from Unemployment Fraud
Español Unemployment fraud has been in the news a good bit since June, and the problem continues to impact households across the U.S. Recently, a colleague and her employees were hit with someone claiming benefits in their names despite all of them …
Recomendaciones para Ayudarlo a Prevenir el Fraude por Desempleo
El fraude por desempleo ha estado en las noticias desde Junio, y el problema continúa afectando a los hogares de los Estados Unidos. Recientemente, una colega y sus empleados se vieron afectados por alguien que reclamaba beneficios en su nombre a pesar …
How can CCOA help me become debt free?
Español “Since enrolling in [the Debt Management Program], my credit and debt situation have dramatically improved. I am also more smart about how I spend money and have been able to put a little money into savings each month!” — CCOA Client …
Is Now A Good Time To Refinance?
Español With incredibly low interest rates, many people are asking if now is a good time to refinance their mortgage. Bridget Jeffries, CCOA’s Director of Counseling, offers the following advice to those looking to refinance. With the cut to interest rates, it …
CCOA COVID-19 Money Guide
Español There are a ton of resource lists floating around out there to help you navigate the impacts of COVID-19. Our caring financial professionals have been scouring the internet for the best resources to help you make better money decisions during the …
4 Financial Tips when Between Jobs
Facing the unknowns during a job loss can be terrifying One of the primary reasons our friends and neighbors reach out to CCOA is to work through the life events that come their way. A job loss, a divorce, a parent moving …
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