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Christian Credit Counselors Helps Church Members Save More than $1 Million ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

2012-02-03

Christian Credit Counselors Helps Church Members Save More than $1 Million ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Church members who participated in the Good Samaritan Program financial course at their church are each saving thousands of dollars in interest after enrolling in Christian Credit Counselors' Debt Management Plan. More than 800 churches have enrolled ...

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Consumer debt level ticks higher in Nashville - The Tennessean

2012-02-06

Consumer debt level ticks higher in Nashville
The Tennessean
Or does rising debt mean people are more confident about the economy and can handle increased spending? Many of those seeking help at Consumer Credit Counseling Service are caught in a squeeze, argues Megan Marsh, Nashville division manager for the ...


Debt Management Credit Counseling Relocates Office to Lighthouse Point, FL - PR Web (press release)

2012-01-31

Debt Management Credit Counseling Relocates Office to Lighthouse Point, FL
PR Web (press release)
Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp (http://www.dmcconline.org), a nonprofit charitable organization ("DMCC"), announces new office location. New location is on a major South Florida thoroughfare and retail front, providing increased opportunity to ...


Drowning in Debt? Local, non-profit credit counseling can help - KOMO News

2012-01-25

KOMO News

Drowning in Debt? Local, non-profit credit counseling can help
KOMO News
If you're drowning in debt and trying to make ends meet, be careful who you turn to for help. Many companies that advertise for credit counseling and debt repair are little more than profit-centers that charge you hundreds of dollars up front- often ...


ClearPoint Alliance with Consulate General of Mexico in Seattle Furthers ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

2012-02-06

ClearPoint Alliance with Consulate General of Mexico in Seattle Furthers ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The Consulate of Mexico and ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions launch a joint effort to promote consumer health through financial education in Seattle's Mexican community. ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions (CCCS) is proud to announce a ...

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Holiday debt is pushing people to find help - KNDO/KNDU

2012-02-03

Holiday debt is pushing people to find help
KNDO/KNDU
When the bills roll in, people roll into the offices of Consumer Credit Counseling Services looking for help. Already one hundred and thirty people and families have come in. Counselors say holiday debt usually goes up by 17 percent and when you factor ...


How to regain your financial health after a disaster - WBXH

2012-02-06

How to regain your financial health after a disaster
WBXH
Your community or other nonprofit organizations might have resources for medical care or counseling at low or no cost. If you have lost your job and are deeply in debt, find out if you qualify for assistance with food stamps and public health insurance ...

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Make a plan to get rid of holiday debt - Austin American-Statesman

2012-02-04

Austin American-Statesman

Make a plan to get rid of holiday debt
Austin American-Statesman
"I think people are paying or are trying to pay a little bit more than minimum payment," says Sally Borie, education coordinator with the nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service Austin, which offers financial counseling and debt-management plans.


Nonprofit Credit Counseling Agency Named Approved Adopter of National Industry ... - PR Web (press release)

2012-01-25

Nonprofit Credit Counseling Agency Named Approved Adopter of National Industry ...
PR Web (press release)
Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp. http://www.dmcconline.org, a nonprofit credit counseling organization (“DMCC”), has been named an Approved Adopter of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling.


Insight: Borrowing spree pushes Canadians to edge of debt cliff - Reuters

2012-01-31

Insight: Borrowing spree pushes Canadians to edge of debt cliff
Reuters
"I used to cut them up myself, but then I saw that having them do it themselves was a huge symbolic act," Taylor said, pulling out a pair of scissors from his desk drawer in the Toronto headquarters of debt counseling agency Credit Canada.

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Christian Credit Counselors Helps Church Members Save More than $1 Million Dollars in Interest Payments

2012-02-03
Church members who participated in the Good Samaritan Program financial course at their church are each saving thousands of dollars in interest after enrolling in Christian Credit Counselors' Debt Management Plan.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 More than 800 churches have enrolled in the Good Samaritan Program financial course since its official debut in April 2011. ...

Nonprofit Credit Counseling Agency Named Approved Adopter of National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education ...

2012-01-25
Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp. http://www.dmcconline.org, a nonprofit credit counseling organization (“DMCC”), has been named an Approved Adopter of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. Counseling organizations that adopt these standards use a set of guidelines for quality counseling. Individuals and families who want to be educated and counseled ...

Holiday debt is pushing people to find help

2012-02-03
Are you suffering from credit card hangover thanks to Christmas shopping? If you are, you're not alone.

GreenPath Debt Solutions Offers Up Low- and No-Cost Valentines Gift Ideas

2012-02-01
Financial counselors say gifts from the heart don't have to cost much!

Three Steps to Defeat Debt in 2012

2012-01-17
Go from "Holiday Sticker Shock" to "Debt Buster" by using these 3 steps employed by professional counselors at leading nonprofit InCharge Debt Solutions.

Jerry McTaggart, Founder of Christian Credit Counselors, Appears on Good Samaritan Program TV to Talk About Catherine ...

2012-01-27
Jerry McTaggart, who is a retired businessman and active philanthropist, appeared on GSP TV Monday to discuss his involvement with Catherine's Children's Home and share the importance of giving back to those in need.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Jerry McTaggart believes he is more blessed than the children he helps. As a man who dropped out of school after the tenth grade, he has not ...

15 years to repay my credit card: No way!

2012-02-01
If you currently hold a credit card balance and continue to use credit you are handing over your future income to the credit card companies for years to come.

Fixing your credit is doable

2012-01-30
If you find yourself with less-than-good credit, you are not alone. Business Insider, an online business news website, reports that one in 50 households owes more than $20,000 in credit card debt.

Getting help from a budget counselor

2012-01-13
Q: Where can I get help with better managing my spending and budget as I try to reduce my debt? What do you think of credit-counseling agencies?

How Debt Consolidation Helps (or Hurts) the Pocketbook - Tips from American Financial Solutions

2012-01-19
Anyone in debt has probably considered taking out a debt consolidation loan as a way to get their finances in order. While these streamlining loans may be beneficial for some, people need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of making this financial move. American Financial Solutions provides tips on how to approach a debt consolidation loanSeattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 A debt ...