Jedidiah Collins, ex-NFL player, Certified Financial Planner, and Amazon best-selling author, joins Consolidated Credit's Director of Financial Education April Lewis-Parks, to discuss Jedidiah's journey through finance. Though having an accounting degree from Washington State, when he received his first professional paycheck, it made him understand his relationship with money. Now, he strives to empower financial education in the youth and spread the message that this knowledge can make such an impact on their communities.

COVID-19 changed how we think about our health, but it also changed how we think about our money. As we all recover, we face new financial challenges. Here's how to excel at them.

Learn the ins and outs of holiday budgeting, along with some unique ideas for making this year extra special. Whether you're celebrating virtually or in person, our spending tips will keep you debt-free for a joyful season.

We're going to talk about one of the few financial terms that's as horrible as it sounds. Predatory lending comes from the word "predator," and who wants to be a predator's dinner? Unfortunately, there are lenders out there who don't look at you as a valued client – they only see you as their next meal.

It's time to plan your budget for the holidays so you can avoid the dreaded holiday debt hangover in the New Year. Get prepared with our budgeting advice list making ideas. You don't have to spend a fortune on gifts and travel to have a wonderful holiday season and we will tell you how!