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Story of the Year

Streams New Album

Wolves

In Its Entirety, On Fuse Now

Full Track Breakdown By Singer Dan Marsala

"Their most personal record thus far" - Fuse

On All Digital Platforms Friday, December 8th

December 6th, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri - Story of the Year are currently streaming their upcoming album Wolves in full on Fuse. Fans can also check out an exclusive track-by-track breakdown and in depth interview about the album Fuse said is "their most personal record thus far" with singer Dan Marsala right here: http://on.fuse.tv/2iWcsEv.

Produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, New Found Glory, Acceptance) and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge & J Hall, their first full-length album since 2010 is a testament of how inspired and committed they are to making their best record yet. Wolves is available right now via Pledge Music and this is the album Story of the Year fans have been waiting for.

Story of the Year fans have been singing along for the past 17 years to hit songs like "Until The Day I Die," "Anthem of our Dying Day," "Take Me Back," "Wake Up" and more. On the recently released single "I Swear I'm Okay," Billboard shared it "sports the same adrenalized hooks that fans have come to expect from Story of the Year, deftly blending clean vocals and cathartic screams in the song's climactic final chorus. But the band also expands their sonic palette with vintage synthesizers and electric drums, successfully transitioning the sound and fury of their past into the modern alternative rock arena." Complementing this praise, Alternative Press premiered the track "Bang Bang," calling it a "sure-fire crowd-pleaser" and continued on by saying "it's the perfect way of reminding fans why they fell in love with the band in the first place."

Wolves: Track Listing

1. Wolves

2. How Can We Go On
3. Bang Bang
4. Youth
5. I Swear I'm Okay
6. Miracle
7. Can Anybody Hear Me?
8. A Part of Me
9. Give Up My Heart
10. The Eternal Battle For Mike Cronin's Soul (To Be Alive Again)
11. My Home
12. Goodnight, My Love
13. Like Ghosts
14. Praying for Rain

Story of the Year is Dan Marsala: Vocals, Ryan Phillips: Guitars and Computers, Josh Wills: Drums, Philip "Moon" Sneed: Bass and Vocals. They have previously released five studio albums -- Page Avenue, In the Wake of Determination, The Black Swan, The Constant and 10 Years and Counting: An acoustic reimaging of Page Avenue.

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For more information, please visit:

http://www.storyoftheyear.net/

https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/storyoftheyear

https://www.facebook.com/storyoftheyear

https://twitter.com/storyoftheyear

https://www.instagram.com/storyoftheyearband/

Hi-Res Album Art Download Here

Hi-Res Press Photo Download Here

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Take Charge America Helps Consumers Tackle Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Nonprofit credit counseling agency offers tips for setting and accomplishing personal finance goals

PHOENIX – (Dec. 6, 2017) – The New Year is a time of optimism, often marked with lofty resolutions to lose weight, kick bad habits, pay off debt and save money. However, the glow of Jan. 1 is quickly dimmed. A full 80 percent of resolutions fail by February.

“Most people fail to keep resolutions because they don’t create an action plan to achieve their goals and fall back on old habits,” said Michael Sullivan, a personal finance consultant with Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling and debt management counseling agency. “In the case of financial resolutions, the best plans are focused on forming new money habits and taking advantage of automated services.”

Sullivan offers the following tips for achieving financial goals in 2018:

• Create a Budget: Many people groan when thinking about budgeting, but it’s key to every financial to-do list because it works and is eye opening. Choose an online program, spreadsheet or old-fashioned pen and paper to track income and expenses, and then allot target amounts based on your goals for the year. Review quarterly and adjust as needed.
• Automate and Simplify: Put your bills on auto-pay to ensure on-time payments. Also, arrange to have money direct-deposited from your paycheck to your savings and retirement accounts. Start small, and increase your contributions as you go. If the cash doesn’t hit your checking account in the first place, you won’t miss it.
• Pay Off Your Credit Cards: To pay off debt quicker, consider paying more than the minimum, automating your payments, transferring balances to lower-interest cards or taking part in free, online credit counseling.  
• Evaluate Your Student Loans: If you have student debt, make sure you’re enrolled in the best repayment program for your life situation now – not when you graduated. For some, an income-driven plan is the best bet. For others, consolidating multiple loans into one monthly payment saves money and hassle. There are numerous options depending on your income, family size, and even your career. A student loan counselor can help you decide what’s ideal.
• Assess Daily Spending Habits: Take a hard look at your spending habits and find places to cut. For example, you can skip restaurants, bars and cafes for an entire month to see just how much you’re spending. Consider at-home entertainment options such as game nights and potlucks. Also review your daily bills – do you really need 300 cable TV channels? Can some simple home repairs help you trim electric or water bills?
• Get a Buddy: Lots of people have “gym buddies” to help them reach their fitness goals. Buddies are a great option for financial fitness, too. Share your goals, cheer each other on and hold one another accountable.

For more information on credit counseling, debt management or student loan counseling, call (888) 822-9193 or visit www.takechargeamerica.org.

About Take Charge America, Inc.

Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering financial education and counseling services including credit counseling, debt management, student loan counseling, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. It has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. To learn more, visit www.takechargeamerica.org or call (888) 822-9193.

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Take Charge America Helps Consumers Tackle Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Nonprofit credit counseling agency offers tips for setting and accomplishing personal finance goals

PHOENIX – (Dec. 6, 2017) – The New Year is a time of optimism, often marked with lofty resolutions to lose weight, kick bad habits, pay off debt and save money. However, the glow of Jan. 1 is quickly dimmed. A full 80 percent of resolutions fail by February.

“Most people fail to keep resolutions because they don’t create an action plan to achieve their goals and fall back on old habits,” said Michael Sullivan, a personal finance consultant with Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling and debt management counseling agency. “In the case of financial resolutions, the best plans are focused on forming new money habits and taking advantage of automated services.”

Sullivan offers the following tips for achieving financial goals in 2018:

• Create a Budget: Many people groan when thinking about budgeting, but it’s key to every financial to-do list because it works and is eye opening. Choose an online program, spreadsheet or old-fashioned pen and paper to track income and expenses, and then allot target amounts based on your goals for the year. Review quarterly and adjust as needed.
• Automate and Simplify: Put your bills on auto-pay to ensure on-time payments. Also, arrange to have money direct-deposited from your paycheck to your savings and retirement accounts. Start small, and increase your contributions as you go. If the cash doesn’t hit your checking account in the first place, you won’t miss it.
• Pay Off Your Credit Cards: To pay off debt quicker, consider paying more than the minimum, automating your payments, transferring balances to lower-interest cards or taking part in free, online credit counseling.  
• Evaluate Your Student Loans: If you have student debt, make sure you’re enrolled in the best repayment program for your life situation now – not when you graduated. For some, an income-driven plan is the best bet. For others, consolidating multiple loans into one monthly payment saves money and hassle. There are numerous options depending on your income, family size, and even your career. A student loan counselor can help you decide what’s ideal.
• Assess Daily Spending Habits: Take a hard look at your spending habits and find places to cut. For example, you can skip restaurants, bars and cafes for an entire month to see just how much you’re spending. Consider at-home entertainment options such as game nights and potlucks. Also review your daily bills – do you really need 300 cable TV channels? Can some simple home repairs help you trim electric or water bills?
• Get a Buddy: Lots of people have “gym buddies” to help them reach their fitness goals. Buddies are a great option for financial fitness, too. Share your goals, cheer each other on and hold one another accountable.

For more information on credit counseling, debt management or student loan counseling, call (888) 822-9193 or visit www.takechargeamerica.org.

About Take Charge America, Inc.

Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering financial education and counseling services including credit counseling, debt management, student loan counseling, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. It has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. To learn more, visit www.takechargeamerica.org or call (888) 822-9193.