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As a credit expert and a former NFCC-certified credit counselor, I know firsthand that many people are confused about what goes into their credit scores. So, I want to break…
What Is Credit Counseling? Credit counseling is a free service that provides help with budgeting, solutions for becoming debt-free, and tips for managing your money successfully. Credit counseling is offered…
When faced with overwhelming debt, many people think bankruptcy is their only way out, but there’s another option you may not have heard about. Debt management is a debt relief…
When faced with overwhelming debt, many people think bankruptcy is their only way out, but there’s another option you may not have heard about. Debt management is a debt relief…
“Credit repair” probably sounds like it should be something helpful, right? After all, what could be wrong with wanting to repair your credit? But when it comes to financial services…
Getting married will not affect your credit score. When you say, “I do!” in exchanging wedding vows, you don’t mean exchanging credit scores. “When you get married, you have two…
Dealing with credit card debt has always been tough, but getting out of debt is harder now than it’s ever been. That’s because the average interest rates on credit cards…
Things change after college. Your new boss won’t be as lenient as your old professor. Instead of a GPA your new obsession becomes your credit score. Rent may double or…
Millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are familiar with that sinking feeling of being unable to get out of debt and keep up with bills. If you’re one of…
Credit counseling is a vastly under-tapped resource for people crippled by debt. A credit counselor’s goal is to educate consumers about the cause of their debt and offer solutions that…
Sources:
- N.A. (2025, June 4) Moving your checking account. Retrieved from: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/bank-accounts/moving-your-checking-account/
- N.A. (2023, May 10) Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02. Retrieved from: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_reopening-deposit-accounts-that-consumers-previously-closed_2023-05.pdf