Nonprofit executive and senior share stories of hope and help on National Public Radio (NPR) for those struggling with debt

Nonprofit credit counseling organization featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

Posted on October 29, 2009
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(Orlando, FL) — National Public Radio (NPR) featured David Alecock, an executive of InCharge Debt Solutions (IDS) in a segment of their “Weekend Edition Sunday” program on the topic of “Some Seniors Fend Off Recession On Credit Cards.” Liane Hansen, host of the weekly NPR program, spoke to Mr. Alecock about seniors who are struggling with credit card debt, and how IDS is helping them cope with their problems.

IDS client, Esperanza Lops, also participated in the NPR interview and described her successful climb from debt distress to financial health utilizing a debt repayment plan that she selected as her best option. The audio of the complete interview is available on the NPR Web site (NPR.org) at http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html.

IDS is one of the nation’s nonprofit credit counseling leaders, providing free counseling to consumers struggling with debt. Certified Credit Counselors review a consumer’s financial situation, offer possible solutions and advice on budgeting and money management. Visitors to the IDS Web site, www.InCharge.org, have access to free educational resources, interactive calculators and helpful planning guides, and can even get started finding a debt solution at the convenience of their own computers.

About InCharge^® Debt Solutions
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, InCharge Debt Solutions (IDS) provides professional credit counseling and personal money management education to consumers and is a member of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA). IDS is one of the unique nonprofit credit counseling organizations to be dually accredited by both ISO 9001-2008 Quality Standards and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Consumers can access InCharge Debt Solutions credit counseling services for free by calling 1-888-360-9694 or online at www.InCharge.org .