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GOBankingRates explores what’s really driving shopping behavior today — and how these trends tie to the broader financial pressures facing millions of Americans — with insights from Austin Kilgore, Achieve Center for Consumer Insights Analyst.

79% of consumers have less than $1,000 saved for the 2025 holiday season and more than half expect to take on debt that could take months to repay. These findings come from the Achieve Center for Consumer Insights’ 2025 Season of Spending report,  which reveals how rising costs and economic uncertainty are reshaping how Americans budget for the holidays. Our survey found that while most consumers know what it takes to manage holiday spending, many fall short of their own budgeting goals. 84% said creating and sticking to a budget is key — yet only 41% kept to their budget last year. 🔍 Dive deeper into the full findings and charts in our latest press release. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4rbxDj6 #welcometoachieve

Behind every milestone and every win, there’s a story. This is Achieve 💙 McKayla B., Settlement Operations Supervisor, shares how the Career Connectors Inspired LeadHER program has shaped her growth and leadership journey. "Thank you to everyone who made the 'Inspired LeadHER' program possible and to those who contribute to the success of others. It has truly helped me step out of my comfort zone at work and become more confident in my ability to lead my team into the future." This marks the fourth year Achieve has partnered with Career Connectors on this impactful program. Over seven months, McKayla and 11 other teammates strengthened their leadership skills through hands-on training, one-on-one mentorship, and a personalized leadership toolkit — all designed to help them lead with confidence and impact. 👉 This is Achieve celebrates the people and programs that empower our teammates—building confidence, fostering growth, and helping others succeed every step of the way. Achieve sets the standard in debt consolidation with trusted strategies and exceptional customer service that truly makes a difference.

Our Unidos Employee Resource Group members and Achieve teammates stepped up to help Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) make a meaningful impact this season. Check out this quick video to see our teammates in action supporting the community 💙

What's really driving shopping behavior? Austin Kilgore, Achieve Center for Consumer Insights Analyst, goes beyond budgeting advice and offers context to GOBankingRates on the tradeoffs between affordability, access and financial resilience.

What drives Achieve forward? Our mission — and the people who believe in it. In her recent Built In feature, Heather Marcom, SVP of Human Resources, shares how our purpose guides decisions across the organization — from investing in AI-powered tools that enhance the member experience to fostering a culture where employees feel valued for who they are and the impact they make. That alignment between mission, innovation and culture is reflected in the trust our members place in us — a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating from more than 11,500 reviews and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau — and in the voices of employees who describe Achieve as a place that feels like home. There’s a reason Achieve sets the standard in debt consolidation through trusted strategies and exceptional customer service that make a real difference: our people. There’s never been a better time to join our team. 👉 Read the full article on BuiltIn: https://bit.ly/49UZnCl #weareachieve

Nearly 3 in 5 consumers (58%) categorized their financial situation as “poor” or “fair,” according to the latest Achieve survey. With everyday costs and interest rates still high, keeping credit card balances and debt down is tougher than ever. Our research at Achieve helps us better understand—and support—the financial journeys of everyday people. These insights inform how we set the bar for debt consolidation, combining trusted financial strategies with exceptional customer service to help people move forward with confidence.

We're #hiring! Discover a career where you can truly grow while making a difference in the lives of everyday people. Apply today or share this role with your network 🚀

We're #hiring! Discover a career where you can truly grow while making a difference in the lives of everyday people. Apply today or share this role with your network 🚀

For millions of Americans, debt can stand between them and their dreams. Leah and her wife Lynn had always dreamed of starting a family. But $30,000 in debt stood in the way. Credit cards, medical bills and loans made their debt-free journey feel impossible. They decided something needed to change. They reached out to Achieve and finally got the help they needed to turn overwhelming debt into one simple path forward. Their success story is one of many that show how Achieve combines industry-leading customer service with tailored strategies like debt consolidation to deliver real financial progress. #welcometoachieve