TCA in the News
As one of the nation’s largest and most-respected credit counseling and debt management agencies, Take Charge America is considered a trusted source for many types of news organizations.
2013
Save Money and Avoid Stress Before Vacation
May 1, 2013, MarketWatch Radio
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan offers tips on how families can save more money ahead of the summer vacation rush. Read More...
Dave Paddison: On the Move
April 25, 2013, Phoenix Business Journal
Take Charge America announces Dave Paddison as the new director of finance. Read More...
Title Loans Hurt Poor, Critics Say
April 1, 2013, Arizona Republic
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan explains how some payday loan companies shifted to title loans. Read More...
Justin Bieber, A Pre-Paid Debit Card & Your Kid
February 21, 2013, WFMY-TV, Greensboro
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan offers advice about a pre-paid debt card for teens.Read More...
Managing Money: To Lend of Not to Lend?
February 10, 2013, Family Goes Strong
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan offers tips for deciding whether to provide financial help for parents and grown children is a good idea. Read More...
3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
February 8, 2013 , KNXV, Phoenix
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan discusses credit moves that could impact your credit score. Read More...
Tips for Helping Friends and Family with Money Problems
January 30, 2013, Not Just… Another Baby Boomer Blog
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan offers tips on when it’s appropriate to help loved ones with financial issues, and how to do so. Read More...
Take Charge America Announces New CEO
January 18, 2013, AZ Business Magazine
David Richardson is promoted from chief financial officer to chief executive officer. Read More...
Students Given More Options for Loan Repayment
January 17, 2013, KTAR-Radio
Mike Sullivan, chief education officer, discusses student loan forgiveness. Read More...
Feasible Money Challenge for 2013
January 14, 2013, The Arizona Republic/AZCentral.com
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan offers savings tips for the New Year. Read More...
Best, Worst Times to Close a Credit Cards
January 5, 2013, Bankaholic
Chief Education Officer Mike Sullivan explains when you should close a credit card, and when you shouldn’t. Read More...
2012
Credit Cards for Good Credit?
December 22, 2012, Newton Citizen
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains the do’s and don’ts of closing credit cards. Read More...
More Shoppers Expected to Hit the Stores for Black Friday Sales
November, 23, 2012, Newton Citizen
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan offers consumers advice ahead of the holiday shopping frenzy. Read More...
5 Ways to Save on Health Care
October 30, 2012, TheStreet.com
Director of Education Mike Sullivan helps consumers save more money on health care expenses. Read More...
More Households Face Mounting Student Debt
September 28, 2012, KTAR-Radio
Director of Education Mike Sullivan providers readers with advice on managing student loan debt. Read More...
Credit Pros Advise Caution When Applying for Student Loans
September 13, 2012, KTAR-Radio, Phoenix
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan offers questions that you should consider before applying for student loans. Read More...
Before Taking Student Loans, Answer These Four Questions
September 13, 2012, The Street
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan helps students make smart financial decisions when it comes to student loans. Read More...
Are You Financially Fit?
September 6, 2012, KTVK-TV, Phoenix
Director of Education Mike Sullivan discusses financial moves consumers should make before they hit ages 30, 40 and 50. Read More...
Expecting? Plan to Save Before the Baby Comes
August 15, 2012, MarketWatch
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan offers new parents tips on how to save money when a new baby comes home. Read More...
Teachers to Get Financial Training
July 20, 2012, Phoenix Business Journal
Take Charge America donates $15,000 to Family Economics & Financial Education to send 15 middle and high school teachers to a national financial conference. Read More...
5 Things Your Credit Card Company Negotiate
July 18, 2012, The Street
Director of Education Mike Sullivan explains do’s and don’ts for negotiating with credit card companies. Read More...
Financial Summer School for Kids
June 18, 2012, Fox Business
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, offers parents tips to teach kids about money over the summer. Read More...
How to Raise Fiscally Responsible Children (and Grandchildren)
June 13, 2012, Family Goes Strong
Director of Education Mike Sullivan provides tips on how to teach your kids about money and set them up on the fast track to reaching saving goals. Read More...
3 Debts to Consider Not Paying Off
June 06, 2012, Forbes.com
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, educates readers about paying off old debts. Read More...
9 Things You Should Know About Balance Transfers
April 25, 2012, CreditCards.com
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, offers consumers tips on the most effective way to utilize balance transfers. Read More...
3 Steps to De-clutter Your Finances
April 20, 2012, Green Living Magazine
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, offers readers tips on organizing finances, including online banking, halting credit card offers and shredding records. Read More...
How to Avoid Digging a Deep Debt Hole
March 18, 2012, The Arizona Republic/AZCentral.com
Director of Education Mike Sullivan helps parents avoid debt while kids are in college. Read More...
Take Charge America Named Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal
March 16, 2012, Phoenix Business Journal
TFollowing the implementation of a company-wide health and wellness program, Take Charge America is honored as one of the Phoenix areas healthiest employers (mid-sized companies). Read More...
Experts Give Advice to Rebuild Finances
February 25, 2012, The Arizona Republic/AZCentral.com
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan offers viewers tips on how to improve their use of credit. Read More...
Reverse Mortgages are More Popular
February 21, 2012, KVOA-NBC, Tucson
Reverse mortgage counselor Marga Garza explains the pros and cons of reverse mortgage loans for senior homeowners. Read More...
Investigators Warn About Co-sign Dangers
February 16, 2012, KVOA-NBC, Tucson
Director of Education Mike Sullivan informs viewers about the potential outcomes of co-signing a loan for a family member or friend. Read More...
Personal Loans Come Back
February 11, 2012, The Wall Street Journal
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains when debt consolidation can assist consumers with personal finance management. Read More...
What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit Score
February 8, 2012, KNXV-ABC, Phoenix
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan consumer tips on better managing retirement savings and income taxes. Read More...
'Digging Out' Preparing for Looming Layoffs
January 25, 2012, KVOA-NBC, Tucson
Director of Education Mike Sullivan offers viewers advice on how to financially prepare for a job layoff. Read More...
Arizonans Among Quickest in U.S. to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
January 18, 2012, KTAR.com
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan explains how creditor actions are contributing to lower credit card debt levels in Arizona and across the nation. Read More...
10 Painless (and Not So Painless) Debt Fixes
January 4, 2012, CreditCardGuide.com
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, offers consumers budgeting and credit card tips. Read More...
2011
Executive Profile: John Fisher, President & CEO, Take Charge America
December 2, 2011, Phoenix Business Journal
Take Charge America CEO is profiled in the Phoenix area's predominant business newspaper. Read More...
5 Gift Ideas to Teach Kids About Money
November 29, 2011, MSN Money
Financial lesson plans developed by Take Charge America are featured as a an educational present for young ones around the holidays. Read More...
Avoid this Shopping No-No's and Save This Holiday
November 21, 2011, Market Watch
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan reveals common spending blunders, as well as opportunities to save on gifts, parties and more. Read More...
To Foreclose or Not to Foreclose
November 16, 2011, KVOA-Ch. 4, Tucson
Housing counselor Anthony Paiano helps viewers understand whether foreclosure is the right option or now. Read More...
How to Dispute Charges on Your Credit Report
November 16, 2011, KTVK-Ch. 3, Phoenix
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, explains how false charges can appear on your credit report. Read More...
Digging Out: Money Talks
November 2, 2011, KVOA-Ch. 4, Tucson
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, offers consumers tips on how to have an effective "money talk" with their partners. Read More...
5 Ways to save with a 0 APF Credit Card Offer
September 22, 2011, Credit Card Guide
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan helps consumers understand the fine print behind amazing credit card offers. Read More...
5 Ways to Save Big onAuto Insurance
September 28, 2011, eHow.com
Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take ChargeAmerica, offers consumers tips on how they can save money on auto insurance. Read More...
Beware of FinancialPitfalls of Going Back to School
September 27, 2011, KVOA-Ch. 4 Tucson
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains the impactstudent loans and credit cards can have on college students. Read More...
Americans Learn toLive Without Debt
September 9, 2011, Reuters
Take Charge America assist consumers who are struggling withdebt, and trying to save for the future. Read More...
Multiple CreditScores Causing Confusion for Consumers
August 23, 2011, KTVK-Ch. 3 Phoenix
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains thecomplexities what consumers need to know about their credit scores. Read More...
Workplace Wellness:Take Charge America Emphasizes Health
August 12, 2011, Phoenix Business Journal
Take Charge America is featured for its efforts to improvethe health of employees. Read More..
How to Cut Expensive Bills this Summer
July 22, 2011, KNXV-Ch. 15 Phoenix, Smart Family
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan offers viewers tips on how to slash a variety of household bills during the summer months. Read more...
How to Cut Expensive Bills this Summer
July 22, 2011, KNXV-Ch. 15 Phoenix, Smart Family
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan offers viewers tips on how to slash a variety of household bills during the summer months. Read more...
Tips for Buying a Home
July 11, 2011, KTVK-Ch. 3 Phoenix
Housing Supervisor Jonathan Carney offers Phoenix-area residents tips on buying their first homes. Read more...
New Finance Requirement for High School Students
July 5, 2011, AZCentral.com/KPNX-Ch. 12 Phoenix, School Solutions
Education Outreach Specialist Stacia Edmonds explains how Take Charge America is helping high school students learn the basic of personal finance ahead of a new Arizona state mandate. Read more...
Only Tap an IRA, 401(k) as a Last Resort
June 26, 2011, AZCentral.com/The Arizona Republic
Take Charge America's Mike Sullivan offers struggling consumers advice and alternatives to cashing out retirement accounts early. Read more...
Lack of Financial Savvy Hinders Youth in Debt
April 25, 2011, AZCentral.com/The Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic explores the need for increased financial education among America’s young adults. Take Charge America offers its expertise and explains the benefits of debt management programs. Read more...
What is Generation Boomerang?
April 15, 2011, KNXV-Ch. 15 Sonoran Living
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains what Generation Boomerang is, and how both parent and adults children should cope financially. Read more...
Generation Boomerang Flies Back to the Roost as College Grads
April 13, 2011, KNXV-Ch. 15, Smart Family
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan explains how parents should handle the financial impact of “Generation Boomerang.” Read more...
4 Things to Think About Before Co-signing a Loan
April 11, 2011, KTVK-Ch. 3 Phoenix/AZFamily.com
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan discusses some of the little-known facts of co-signing a loan for a family member or friend. Read more...
No Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Moms
April 6, 2011, KPNX-Ch. 12/AZCentral.com
Take Charge America’s Mike Sullivan discusses the impact of federal credit card regulations on stay-at-home moms and other adults without their own income. Read more...
Take Charge America Assists Arizona Homeowners in 12 News Home Mod-a-Thon
March 2, 2011, KPNX-Ch. 12/AZCentral.com
Housing counselors from Take Charge America assisted hundreds of Ch. 12 News viewers struggling to make their mortgage payments during a live phone bank on February 28 and March 1. Read more...
ASU Honors Alum Killed In Arizona Shooting
February 24, 2011, ABCNews.com
Take Charge America is recognized for scholarship donation following the untimely shooting death of Gabe Zimmerman, congressional aide to Arizona Rep. Gabriel Giffords. Read more...
Divorce, Never Easy, Can be Made Easier
January 23, 2011, Times Herald-Record
Take Charge America offers financial tips to consumers going through a divorce. Read more...
