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2021

Have These Money Talks Before Sending Your Teen to College
Aug 10, 2021
Protect Your Personal Financial Data With These Tips
Jul 13, 2021
Take These Steps if You’re Falling Behind on Payments
Jun 15, 2021
Just Graduated? Don’t Make These Money Mistakes
May 11, 2021
Looking For Your First Home? Avoid These Mistakes
Apr 06, 2021
Homebuyer Education Course Prepares First-Time, Prospective Buyers for Making the Move to Homeownership
Mar 24, 2021
Considering Bankruptcy? Don’t Believe These Common Myths
Mar 09, 2021
Singles’ Guide to Winning With Money
Feb 09, 2021
Questions You May Not Have Asked About Credit Card Limits
Jan 12, 2021
2020

Financial New Year’s Resolutions in The Time of COVID-19
Dec 08, 2020
How to Prepare for the End of Coronavirus Student Loan Forbearance
Nov 11, 2020
Tips to Save Money While Shopping Online this Holiday Season
Oct 07, 2020
What You Need to Know About Canceling Credit Cards
Sep 09, 2020
Assessing Next Financial Steps When Coronavirus Relief Programs End
Aug 11, 2020
What to Do if You’ve Depleted Your Emergency Savings
Jul 07, 2020
Take Charge America Recognized Among 2020 Top Companies to Work For in Arizona
Jun 15, 2020
How to Prepare Your Finances For Life After Coronavirus
Jun 03, 2020
Money Musts for College Graduates During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 20, 2020
Steps to Overcome Temporary Financial Hardships
Apr 02, 2020
How to Pick the Right Student Loan Repayment Plan
Mar 05, 2020
How to Marry Spending Styles as a Couple
Feb 04, 2020
How to Rebuild Your Credit History After Overcoming Debt
Jan 15, 2020
2019

Top Financial Resolutions for Generation Z
Dec 04, 2019
5 Ways to Cut $50 From Your Monthly Budget
Nov 05, 2019
Decode Credit Card Offers to Avoid Costly Surprises
Oct 08, 2019
What are the Consequences of Late Credit Card Payments?
Sep 18, 2019
Financial Lessons Your Teen Won’t Learn in School
Aug 06, 2019
Five Possible Answers To “Why Did My Credit Card APR Go Up?”
Jul 09, 2019
8 Tips to Save on Summer Bills
Jun 04, 2019
5 Money Conversations to Have with Your College Graduate
May 02, 2019
How to Teach Your Children Age-Appropriate Financial Lessons
Apr 03, 2019
Pros and Cons of Credit Card Balance Transfers
Mar 05, 2019
How to Prevent Common Money Conflicts Among Couples
Feb 06, 2019
What Parents Need to Know About Student Loans
Jan 15, 2019
2018

Top Tips for Making (and Keeping) Financial Resolutions
Dec 17, 2018
Tips for Managing Unexpected Expenses on a Tight Budget
Nov 07, 2018
When is a Reverse Mortgage the Right Choice?
Oct 10, 2018
Are You Financially Ready to Purchase a Home?
Sep 18, 2018
Breaking Down the Big Differences Between Debt Management, Debt Settlement
Aug 22, 2018
Take Charge America Shares Surprising Facts About Your Credit Score
Aug 03, 2018
Take Charge America Offers Tips to Save on Summer Bills
Jun 06, 2018
Take Charge America Offers Tips for Dealing with Debt Collectors
May 18, 2018
Understanding the Real Impacts of Student Loan Default
Apr 11, 2018
How to Overcome Bad Financial Habits that Lead to Excessive Debt
Mar 07, 2018
Take Charge America Shares Top Tips for Financial Compatibility in a Relationship
Jan 31, 2018
New Year, No Debt: Tips to Manage and Pay Down Your Debt Faster
Jan 03, 2018
2017

Take Charge America Helps Consumers Tackle Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Dec 06, 2017
Considering a Personal Bankruptcy? Read This First
Nov 07, 2017
Take Charge America Helps Consumers Decode Credit Card Terms and Conditions
Oct 10, 2017
Take Charge America Launches Online Credit Counseling Service to Help Consumers
Nationwide Overcome Credit Card Debt, Save for the Future
Sep 26, 2017
Student Loan Debt: Choosing the Right Repayment Plan for Your Lifestyle
Sep 13, 2017
Take Charge America Teaches Parents to Save on Back-to-School
Aug 07, 2017
Teaching Kids the Financial Facts of Life
Jul 12, 2017
Do's and Don'ts for Improving Your Credit Score
Jun 14, 2017
Easing the Debt Crisis for Older Americans
May 16, 2017
Student Loan Repayment: Fact vs Fiction
Apr 11, 2017
Clear the Clutter: 7 Tips to Spring Clean Your Personal Finances
Mar 15, 2017
Balancing Love and Money: Tips for Financial Success in Your Relationship
Feb 07, 2017
Steer Clear of Student Loan Scammers with Hollow Promises, High-Pressure Tactics
Jan 11, 2017
2016

Nail Your 2017 Financial New Year's Resolutions
Dec 14, 2016
Take Charge America Awarded $4,000 Grant From Cox Charities to Support At-Risk Youth
Nov 21, 2016
Creative Gift Giving Tips to Help You Save Cash This Holiday Season
Nov 16, 2016
Look Before You Leap: What You Need to Know About Student Loans
Oct 18, 2016
Back Away from the Register: Five Triggers that Bust Your Budget
Sep 07, 2016
Are Student Loan Servicers Keeping You in the Dark?
Aug 10, 2016
Navigating the Credit Maze: How to Find the Right Credit Card for You
Jul 13, 2016
Consumer Beware: 8 Money Moves You'll Regret
Jun 08, 2016
Don’t Pack the Stress: 9 Tips for Saving Money on a Summer Vacation
May 17, 2016
Take Charge America Partners with Phoenix Union High School District to Provide Financial Education to Staff
Apr 19, 2016
Don’t Start Your Golden Years in the Red: Tips for a Debt-Free Retirement
Apr 14, 2016
What to Do If You Default on Your Student Loans
Mar 24, 2016
Take Charge America Helps Couples Avoid Common Money Mistakes
Feb 01, 2016
How to Create and Keep a Financial New Year’s Resolution
Jan 04, 2016
2015

Take Charge America Shares Tips for Saving Big Money During the Holidays
Dec 02, 2015
Take Charge America Shares Repayment Options for Student Loan Borrowers in Default, Delinquency
Nov 13, 2015
Take Charge America Shares Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Oct 13, 2015
Take Charge America Offers Tips For Safeguarding Personal Finances Online
Sep 15, 2015
Take Charge America Busts Myths of Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs
Aug 11, 2015
Take Charge America Partners With United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99 to Provide Financial Education
Jul 22, 2015
Take Charge America Launches Credit Look Program
Jun 23, 2015
Take Charge America Helps Consumers Navigate Student Loan Forgiveness
May 13, 2015
10 Tips for Using Credit Wisely
Apr 07, 2015
Take Charge America Donates $1,000 to Elementary School in Phoenix
Apr 04, 2015
Turned Down for a Mortgage? How to Increase Your Chances Next Time Around
Mar 23, 2015
Take Charge America Introduces Home Ready Counseling to Help Prospective Homebuyers Nationwide Increase Chances of Qualifying for a Mortgage
Feb 24, 2015
For Better or Worse: Should Couples Combine Finances?
Feb 05, 2015
Take Charge America Offers Tips for Teaching Kids about Money
Jan 13, 2015
2014

Take Charge America Helps Parents Protect Kids from Fraud, Identity Theft
Dec 17, 2014
Take Charge America Dispels 7 Common Myths About Consumer Bankruptcy
Nov 18, 2014
Take Charge America Educates Seniors on Repaying Student Loans
Oct 08, 2014
Take Charge America Helps Consumers Stand Up to Debt Collector Harassment
Sep 10, 2014
Capital One Grants Take Charge America More Than $500k for Debt Management, Financial Education and Programming
Sep 01, 2014
Take Charge America Educates Parents on Back-to-School Spending
Aug 07, 2014
Take Charge America Appoints Jody Davis to Board of Directors
Jul 31, 2014
Take Charge America Breaks Down Dorm Room Necessities; Helps Students Save More Money
Jul 29, 2014
Take Charge America Breaks Down Seven Fees You Should Avoid
Jun 19, 2014
Take Charge America Breaks Down Five Debt Solutions for Consumers Struggling with Credit Card Payments
May 08, 2014
Take Charge America Busts Common Student Loan Myths
Apr 21, 2014
Take Charge America Introduces Financial Wellness Program to Help Companies Provide Financial Education, Assistance to Employees
Apr 17, 2014
Take Charge America Earns Outstanding Counselor Performance Award
Apr 14, 2014
Six Tips for Managing Student Loans and College Expenses
Mar 26, 2014
How Savvy Consumers Use Their Tax Refunds
Feb 26, 2014
Take Charge America Appoints Kerwin Brown to Board of Directors
Jan 21, 2014
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Jan 21, 2014
2013

Take Charge America Employees Prepare Nearly 250,000 Meals in 2013 for Disadvantaged in Greater Phoenix
Dec 30, 2013
Five Signs Emotional Decisions are Negatively Affecting Your Finances
Dec 12, 2013
Take Charge America Providing 'Back To Work' Counseling For Arizona Homebuyers Reentering The Market Following Foreclosure
Dec 05, 2013
Five Ways to Help Aging Parents Navigate Finances in Today's Tech World.
Nov 18, 2013
Take Charge America Hosts Gear Up for Success to Educate Real Estate Agents on Challenges, Opportunities in Today’s Changing Market
Oct 21, 2013
Saving Money on Moving Expenses
Oct 15, 2013
10 Options for Paying Off Federal Student Loans
Sep 09, 2013
Take Charge America Receives Grant To Provide Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Housing Education In Arizona.
Aug 27, 2013
Take Charge America Employees Donate to Victims of Yarnell Hill Fire.
Jul 19, 2013
Take Charge America Awarded $300,000 to Expand Foreclosure Prevention Counseling to Arizona Homeowners.
Jul 08, 2013
Take Charge America Brings Banks And Homeowners Together To Find Alternatives To Foreclosure
Jul 01, 2013
Financial Moves All New Parents Need to Make
Jun 04, 2013
Financial Seminars Hosted by Take Charge America and BBB Prove Beneficial For Valley Seniors.
Apr 26, 2013
Take Charge America Announces Dave Paddison as Director of Finance.
Apr 25, 2013
How to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation
Apr 25, 2013
Take Charge America Introducing Student Loan Counseling for Consumers Struggling with College Debt.
Apr 18, 2013
Do's and Don'ts for Managing Your Credit Score Do's and Don'ts for Managing Your Credit Score.
Mar 13, 2013
Take Charge America hosts foreclosure prevention event with Arizona Department of Housing to help homeowners in distress.
Feb 13, 2013
Take Charge America receives grant to provide foreclosure prevention counseling and housing education in Arizona.
Feb 07, 2013
Tips for Helping Friends and Family with Money Problems
Jan 30, 2013
2012

Take Charge America employees prepare more than 250,000 meals for less fortunate community members in 2012 – An annual record for the company
Dec 20, 2012
Should You Close Your Credit Card?
Dec 13, 2012
Tips for Saving Money on Health Care 10 Tips for Saving Money on Health Care.
Oct 29, 2012
Questions to Consider Before Applying for Student Loans Questions to Consider Before Applying for Student Loans.
Sep 11, 2012
Take Charge America Hosting Free Financial Seminars BBB, Take Charge America Hosting Free Financial Seminars
Sep 05, 2012
Take Charge America Educates Middle and High School Teachers about Credit Reports at National Financial Training.
Aug 10, 2012
10 Money-Saving Tips For New Parents.
Jul 24, 2012
Take Charge America Sends 15 Educators to National Personal Finance Training
Jul 10, 2012
Take Charge America Announces Winners of Financial Literacy Scholarship for Arizona High School Students
Jun 14, 2012
Take Charge America Offers Parents Tips to Boost Their Teens' Financial Literacy
May 30, 2012
Take Charge America Honored with "Takin' Care of Business" Volunteer Award.
Apr 25, 2012
Take Charge America Staff Volunteer 450 Hours Providing Free Tax Help to Qualifying Taxpayers.
Apr 23, 2012
Free Tax Help Available At Take Charge America, Other VITA Sites Nationwide.
Mar 01, 2012
Take Charge America Honored As One of the Valley's Healthiest Employers
Feb 01, 2012
2011

How to Get Low Interest Rates on Credit Cards
Oct 04, 2011
Take Charge America Marks 10 Years of Support For Financial Literarcy Program Reaching 750,000 Students Annually
Aug 15, 2011
Take Charge America Hosting Workshops for New Home Buyers.
Aug 04, 2011
Take Charge America's Financial Tips For Older College Students
Aug 04, 2011
Take Charge America Honored With Environmental Impact Award
Jul 29, 2011
Take Charge America Hosting Free Workshop for First-Time Home Buyers
May 24, 2011
Take Charge America Offers House Hunting, Budgeting Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
May 24, 2011
Take Charge America Announces Winners of Financial Literacy Scholarship For Arizona High School Students
May 11, 2011
Take Charge America to Host Foreclosure Prevention Seminar in Scottsdale for Valley Homeowners
Apr 12, 2011
Apr 05, 2011
Lesson Plans from Take Charge America Institute Selected for President Obama's New Financial Literacy Initiative
Apr 04, 2011
Tips For Saving on Summer Bills
Mar 28, 2011
Take Charge America Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness about Personal Savings.
Feb 03, 2011
How To Start the "Money Talk" with Your Partner
Jan 27, 2011
2010

Take Charge America to Host "Home for the Holidays" Foreclosure Prevention Seminar for Valley Homeowners
Nov 03, 2010
Take Charge America Hosting Free Foreclosure Prevention Seminar for Mohave County Homeowners
Oct 25, 2010
How to Avoid Holiday Scams
Oct 19, 2010
Money-saving Tips for College Students amid Changing Financial Landscape
Aug 02, 2010
Take Charge America Hosting Free Foreclosure Prevention Seminar for West Valley Homeowners.
Jul 22, 2010
Take Charge America Hosting Phone Bank to Assist Consumers Impacted by Payday Lending in Light of State Law Changes
Jun 21, 2010
Alternatives to Payday Lending amid State Law Changes
Jun 09, 2010
What Consumers Need to Know About New Credit Card Regulations
Feb 08, 2010
Take Charge America Expands Housing Counseling Program with Grant Funds from the State
Jan 24, 2010

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