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Disclaimer: ClearOne Advantage does not offer tax advice. Please consult with your accountant or tax professional for advice regarding your specific tax situation.

If you want to receive your tax refund as soon as possible, file your tax return at the first available opportunity. This year, that opportunity comes about later than usual.

Most Americans have 4 credit cards and the average balance on credit cards is a little bit over $6,000. While many people can manage their credit card debt, some find it difficult and end up stressing over how they are going to repay their debt.

Thankfully, there are many solutions available to help people overcome their debt. ClearOne Advantage can help you come up with the best way to get out of debt fast, no matter how much debt you have accumulated.

If the amount of debt you owe is spiraling out of control, you should reach out to a certified debt specialist from ClearOne Advantage who will assess your personal information and your finances and give you realistic and viable options for a debt-free life.

The important thing to remember is that you want to pay down debt as quickly as possible to avoid additional interest fees which can cause your credit card debt to get even further out of control. Even a large amount of debt can be dealt with in a timely manner, if you choose the correct option.

Managing credit cards can be upsetting, but if you’ve been struggling to only make minimum payments and don’t know how to get out of debt, read on for some tips on how to get started.

Every January, throngs of New Year’s Resolutioners swarm gyms and physical fitness facilities across the nation. Doesn't it make sense to pay as much attention to your financial fitness as you do to working off that extra weight and getting healthier?

Constant worry and chronic stress can have a significant negative impact on physical and mental wellbeing. According to WebMD, if you're constantly under stress, you can develop physical symptoms such as headaches, hypertension, chest pain, and insomnia,  as well as mental symptoms such as depression, panic attacks, or anxiety.

If you are one of the millions of people who start each New Year with some new resolutions, this may be the perfect year to make some specific to your financial health.

Money management has always been about keeping track of incomes and expenses. Although still viable, manual spreadsheets and the pen-and-notebook approach are no longer optimal ways of maintaining a budget in the age of the smartphone.

Disclaimer: The following is for information purposes only and should not be viewed as legal advice and should not be relied upon without consulting an attorney.

It is legal for creditors to employ debt collectors to help them collect money that is due to them. However, when attempting to recover money from you, some debt collectors may resort to unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in an effort to intimidate you.

Whether it's trying to keep up with the Joneses or prove worth to one's self, family member, or peer, people tend to overspend. Money has become a trigger of obsession and addiction for many. 

Money management might sound complicated, but what it really means is learning how to handle your finances, from budgeting to setting long-term goals for financial success.

"The number one problem in today’s generation and economy is lack of financial literacy." - Alan Greenspan, former Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States. Learn how improving financial literacy can benefit you.