Advantage Advisor
Monthly Newsletter
June / 2017
Money-Saving Tips For Summer Vacation!
Summer is fast approaching and it can be one of the most expensive seasons because everyone wants to be outside, and they want to do something fun and exciting.

Having a fun Summer doesn’t mean you have to break your budget. Luckily, when the weather gets warm, the deals get hot.

It's possible to find the best summer vacation deals if you know where and how to look for them.

Here are some tips for finding an affordable summer vacation deal and also how to reduce spending and save more money during the summer months:

Click below for more information:
In This Issue:

Save On Summer
Tips For Newlyweds
Early Payoffs
Reduce Debt & Stress
Clients Speak Out
News & Events
Employee Spotlight
Advantage Challenge
After the cake has been eaten, all the champagne has been drunk, and all of the smiling guests have gone home from your extravagant wedding reception, it can be difficult for newlyweds to switch gears into real life again. It can sometimes be a challenge to change your mindset from “money is no object – it’s our BIG day!” to “we can’t afford that” but that.... Read more
Paying off a debt early may appear to be an easy decision to make. After all, avoiding additional accrual of interest would seem to save money in the long run. However, there are a number of factors that should be taken into consideration before....  Read more
Financial trouble is one of the leading causes of stress in adults, and high debt balances are one of the top financial concerns people have. You may have high balances on your credit cards, and you may be stressing out about how you.... Read more
CLIENTS SPEAK OUT - 

"I was always treated with respect, which is sincerely appreciated. Feedback and responses to questions were always very quick and professional. ACCS really helped me overcome a difficult situation, with lots of emotions attached. Their kindness and "can do" attitude went a very long way in helping to put the emotions aside and conclude that chapter of my life. I cannot express how grateful I am to the staff, for their time and support, and to ACCS for providing a reasonable option for getting out of debt." ~ Aimee D.
"I was always treated with respect. The process was well explained. Anytime I called with questions a representative took the time to discuss my questions or concerns. I feel that this is an extremely good program and was beneficial in helping me get my finances in order so that I was able to retire this year. I was very thankful to find a quality company like ACCS and would certainly recommend it to anyone I feel could benefit from your help."  ~ Brenda M.
"This program helped me more than words can express. It was one of the best decisions I ever made and now, thanks to ACCS, my credit score is healthy and I am free of credit card debt. Such a weight lifted. Thank you so much!"  ~ Hayley G.
COMPANY NEWS & EVENTS -

Tuesday, June 20th, Terri Stocki will be at the FREE "Road to Financial Fitness" class at the PA Career Link (Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania location) from 10:30am to 12:30pm. To attend, you must be registered in the Job Gateway system. Please call PA Career Link at (570) 822-1101 or you can register online at: http://bit.ly/2ox6rQf
ADVANTAGE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT - 

In our “Employee Spotlight” series, we ask our employees about the role they play in our agency and a little bit about their family and personal life. We want to give you the ability to hear right from them about what gets them excited to come to work each day and how they personally help all of our clients succeed.

Up next, we have our Online Marketing Specialist, Lauralynn Mangis!

Lauralynn, can you tell us how long you’ve been with the agency?  – “I started working for Advantage CCS back in December 2011. So, I’ll be celebrating 6 years with the agency soon.”

What are your primary job duties? – “I manage all of the agency’s social media accounts. I review our Pay Per Click ad campaigns every week. I handle the online advertising and I also monitor, maintain, and update the agency’s four websites: www.advantageccs.org, www.cccspa.org/, www.cccsnepa.org/, and www.onlinebudgetadvisor.com/. I create unique content for the websites and the agency’s blog (www.advantageccs.org/blog). I’m also responsible for studying, analyzing, and measuring our website analytics and statistics using tools like Google Analytics.”

Would you please tell us a little bit about your family? – “My husband’s name is Ryan and we will be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary in October. We have a beautiful 18-month-old daughter named Liliana. We also have two Pomeranians named Lando and Anakin (we’re huge Star Wars fans).”

Before working at Advantage CCS, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? – “Back in the day, I used to work for a large catering company. Many of our events were held at the local children’s museum and the science center. It was hard work and long hours, but it was really fun too. I enjoyed the people I worked with and I have many fond memories of that job.”

What’s your favorite vacation spot? – “We honeymooned in Aruba and I instantly fell in love with that island. The weather is always perfect and it’s just so beautiful there. I can’t wait to go back!”

Any obsessions we should know about? – “I’m a bit of a nerd, so my obsessions include Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and many Sci-Fi fantasy things.”

Would you say that you’re messy or organized? – “I’m pretty organized. More so at work than at home, but it’s really hard to be organized at home with a toddler on the loose!"

What’s your least favorite food? – “Olives because I’m allergic to them.”

Do you have any hobbies? – “I’m an avid book reader and I like to play video games with my husband. I enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and just being outdoors. I like to cook and shop.”

 
ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE -  
Are you up for the Advantage Challenge?

We challenge YOU to make a commitment to increase your savings! Figure out an amount that you can commit to saving each month and make it happen. Set a savings goal and determine where you’re going to save your money, i.e. bank account or credit union or even under your mattress (psst....we don't really recommend this one).

To help keep you on track with your monthly savings deposit, use our free Goal Tracker tool to assist you. Track the amount you save and your overall progress towards your goal. Let us know how you do! Email your results to info@advantageccs.org. We’d love to hear your feedback on our Goal Tracker tool as well. We’re constantly trying to improve it and make it better!