Consolidated Credit Redefines Financial New Year's Resolutions with Three Free Webinars

Certified counselors will test consumers' financial readiness and help them get a clear vision of their 2020 finances.

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Jan 06, 2020, 07:45 ET

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Year can be a new start, and Consolidated Credit sees 2020 as a year for consumers to secure their financial foundation. To help consumers manage their debt, hack their taxes and protect their money, the national non-profit is hosting a series of webinars on the second Wednesday of each month. The webinars start at 1:00 P.M. (EST), and registration is now open to the public.

Studies show that holiday debt can take years to pay off, and the webinar "Recovering from a Holiday Debt Hangover" on January 8, will address how to:

To register for the FREE Webinar on January 8th go to: https://bit.ly/2Za8yIM. Overspending during the holidays leaves millions of Americans spinning at the thought of how much they spent. If holiday credit card debt has left you wondering how you’ll pay down those balances, we can help you find a solution, so you can regain your equilibrium.

Create a painless, high-tech budget
Pay down debt in the most efficient manner
Save and shop for the holidays all year long to avoid a hangover next year

"Tightening belts around the holidays can be tough, but we want people to know that we can help them if they spent more money than they should have," says April Lewis-Parks, Education Director for Consolidated Credit. "In 2020, we're challenging consumers to take the reins on their finances and make the next decade one of financial stability and progress."

"Tax Hacks from the Experts" on February 12, will include three tax professionals addressing:

The No. 1 way Americans get in trouble with the IRS
How to decipher IRS lingo into plain English
The best way to find a tax expert who can help you

"For the first time in almost 3 decades, there have been updates to the tax code and some consumers may be adapting or unaware of these changes, and that's why we've made this webinar a priority," says Lewis-Parks.

During Consumer Protection Week, the "Your Consumer Rights: What They Are and How to Use Them" webinar on March 11, will empower consumers against scams, marketing schemes and unlawful collections practices. This webinar encourages consumers to:

Rely on their eight basic consumer rights
Trust in three heavyweight consumer-protection laws
Discover government agencies that protect them

About: Consolidated Credit has helped more than 7 million people overcome debt and financial challenges. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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