Should you buy a home with bad credit and debt?
Deciding to buy a home involves a lot of planning and research. One of the most important aspects is the financial planning—making sure you buy a home that you can...
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Shop Smart: Don’t Fall for These 10 Marketing Strategies
...than a million prices for everything from alternators to zucchini, from hundreds of retailers and service providers. All that research adds up to one key piece of advice: If you...
Fall Budget Tips: Smart Ways to Cut Costs This Season
...a budget, or how to update your old one, you can reach out to an NFCC-certified credit counselor for help. 6. Update your grocery list As the seasons shift from...
Back-to-School Planning for Returning Students
...undergraduate college degrees are than high school diplomas alone. A recent Pew Research Analysis study reported that college graduates aged 25-32 and working full-time earn about $17,500 more a year...
Affording Fido: A Cost Checklist for a New Pet
...the financial side first. It might cost (a lot) more than you think to give an animal a good life. Here are a few costs to consider. 1. Research the...
Avoid a Vacation Financial Hangover
...cover flights or hotels. Plan a “staycation,” or a vacation where you stay close to home or just relax at home. 2. Research options near you You don’t have to...
Five Smart Car Tips to Help Drivers Save Money
...affordable car? An NFCC-certified credit counselor can help. Our counselors can meet with you by phone, online or in-person to help you come up with a budget, review your credit,...
Understanding the Terms of Your Business’ First Office Lease
...by state law and lease terms. Take Time to Research and Prepare As you enter a negotiation with a potential landlord, keep the nine terms above in mind. You’ll feel...
Members
...Now Empowering Financial Futures, Together The NFCC and its Member Agencies are leading a national movement toward financial well-being. With a nationwide network of NFCC-certified Credit Counselors and over 1...
Start Handling Your Student Loan Repayment in 4 Steps
...student loan counselor, or by performing your own personal research. Whether you choose to tackle your loans on your own or with the help of a counselor, you will need...