Skip to content
  • Consumer
  • Membership
  • Partnerships & Sponsors
Let's get started phone icon 800-388-2227
NFCC
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Let's Get Started phone icon 800-388-2227
  • How We Help
  • Who We Are
  • Who Benefits
    • Credit Card Debt
    • Military and Veterans
    • Homeowners
    • Distressed Renters
    • Students
    • Self-employed
Search
  • Resources
    • Ask an Expert
    • FAQs
    • Agency Finder
    • Financial Counseling
    • Tips for First-Time Veterans and Military Homebuyers
    • Credit Report Score
    • Debt Management Plans
    • Debt Settlement
    • Debt Consolidation
    • Bankruptcy Support
    • Foreclosure
    • Planning Tools and Calculators
  • Blog
Let's Get Started phone icon 800-388-2227
  • How We Help
  • Who We Are
  • Who Benefits
    • Credit Card Debt
    • Military and Veterans
    • Homeowners
    • Distressed Renters
    • Students
    • Self-employed
  • Resources
    • Ask an Expert
    • FAQs
    • Agency Finder
    • Financial Counseling
    • Tips for First-Time Veterans and Military Homebuyers
    • Credit Report Score
    • Debt Management Plans
    • Debt Settlement
    • Debt Consolidation
    • Bankruptcy Support
    • Foreclosure
    • Planning Tools and Calculators
  • Blog
  • Consumer
  • Membership
  • Partnerships & Sponsors

arrow
image

Credit Cards vs Loans: Where to Focus Your Tax Refund

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...
Bruce McClary / Tuesday February 14, 2023
Read More  
image

How to Shop for Affordable Auto Insurance

When it comes to shopping for car insurance, you want affordable auto insurance that also meets your needs. Your coverage rate depends...
Bruce McClary / Saturday December 17, 2022
Read More  
image

Can I Get Out of an Income Share Agreement?

Q: I had signed an income share agreement through Meratas with a bootcamp is there any way I can get out of this agree...
Bruce McClary / Tuesday September 20, 2022
Read More  
image

Renters Face Unique Challenges As Inflation Rises

Many who seek affordable access to housing or a maintenance-free lifestyle choose to rent. In fact, according to the most recent...
Bruce McClary / Wednesday July 20, 2022
Read More  
image

How Frequently Can I Open New Credit Cards without Hurting my Credit Score?

Q: Is it wise to apply for a credit card within three months of applying for one even if I already have seven other op...
Bruce McClary / Wednesday July 13, 2022
Read More  
image

Can I Dispute a Change the Collection Agency Made to My Credit Report?

Q: I have a debt that was removed from my credit report in 2021. It was then sold to a different collection agency and...
Bruce McClary / Wednesday July 13, 2022
Read More  
image

How Frequently Should I Open New Credit Cards?

Question: Is it wise to apply for a credit card within three months of applying for one even if I already have seven o...
Bruce McClary / Thursday June 23, 2022
Read More  
image

How Can I Repair My Credit the Right Way?

Question: I’m looking for help to repair my credit. I made a mistake in joining a debt consolidation group and they have trashed my credit. N...
Bruce McClary / Monday June 20, 2022
Read More  
image

Dealing With Medical Bill Debt Without Insurance

My husband got really sick in November...without insurance. The big bills are just starting to roll in from the dialysis center and s...
Bruce McClary / Thursday May 12, 2022
Read More  
image

How a Creditor Closing Your Account Can Hurt Your Credit

Question: My credit card account was closed 6 years ago. I paid a reduced payment at the request of the credit card company, but never missed a...
Bruce McClary / Tuesday May 10, 2022
Read More  

Posts navigation

Older posts
NFCC
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
2033 K Street NW, Suite 425
Washington, DC 20006
 

Company

  • Staff and Partners
  • Contact Us

Legal

  • Cy Pres Awards
  • Terms of Use
  • Consumer Privacy Policy

For Information

  • About Us
  • Member Login
  • Industry Login
  • Press Room
  • NFCC Connect
  • Client Impact
  • FAQs
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Accreditation Standards