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Advantage Advisor
Monthly Newsletter: September - 2026
| | Give Your Finances A Fresh Start This Fall | |
September is a great time to pause, take a look at where your money is going, and make a few adjustments before the busy holiday season arrives. A financial reset doesn't have to mean making huge changes. Start with a few simple steps:
- Review your monthly budget and look for expenses that have crept up
- Check your credit card balances and interest rates
- Cancel subscriptions or memberships you no longer use
- Set a small, realistic savings goal for the rest of the year
- Create a plan for upcoming holiday expenses now instead of waiting until November or December
- If debt has become difficult to manage, give us a call today
| | 1. RNIH Phase II: What Prospective Homebuyers Should Know | | 2. How To Find Out What Is On Your Credit Card Statement | | 3. The Ultimate 2026 Back-To-School Money-Saving Guide For Families | | 4. Clients Speak Out (Reviews) | | |
| RNIH Phase II: What Prospective Homebuyers Should Know | For many first-time homebuyers in Allegheny County, the dream of owning a home can feel frustratingly out of reach. Rising home prices, closing costs, limited savings, credit challenges, and existing debt can all make it difficult to qualify for a mortgage and afford the... | | | |
| How To Find Out What Is On Your Credit Card Statement | Credit card statements can be confusing. There are minimum payments, statement balances, and interest rates that show up on a monthly bill, among other things. The banks mail some statements to their customers. They deliver others digitally if the cardholder has... | | | |
| The Ultimate 2026 Back-To-School Money-Saving Guide For Families | For many families, back-to-school shopping is one of the biggest seasonal expenses of the year. Between school supplies, clothing, electronics, sports fees, lunches, and extracurricular activities, the costs can add up quickly. Even if you've planned ahead, it’s easy to overspend when... | | | If you feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you are not alone. Our certified credit counselors work with individuals and families every day to create personalized action plans focused on budgeting, debt repayment, and long-term financial health. Counseling is confidential, judgment-free, and designed to meet your needs. Whether you are facing rising debt, planning for a major life change, or simply want a second opinion on your financial plan, we are here to support you! |
|  | Fall Financial Challenge: | |
Try a 30-Day Spending Reset this month.
For 30 days, keep track of every purchase—even the small ones. At the end of the month, look for patterns. You may be surprised by how much those small, recurring purchases add up.
If you are trying to save money, then give the 30-Day Spending Reset a go!
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"Very professional and extremely helpful. I'm grateful for your services. You helped to get me on track to get out of debt and saved me so much money by negotiating my rates down. Thank you all so much!" | | | |
"Great communication, transparent program and fees. Really helped me when I was in a bind without completely tanking my credit score." | | | | |
☎️ We're Here to Help
If debt is making it difficult to reach your financial goals, Advantage CCS is here to help. Our certified credit counselors can help you review your financial situation, understand your options, and develop a plan to move forward.
Don’t wait for a new year to make a change. Fall is a great time for a financial reset. 🍂
| | Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only. The materials are general in nature, and are not offered as advice or guarantee, and should not be relied upon without advice from an attorney or a financial advisor. Reading the information does not constitute a legal contract, consulting, or any other relationship with Advantage Credit Counseling Service. | | | | |
