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The NFCC and its partners are committed to helping you succeed on your journey toward financial health. Designed to complement the credit counseling experience, our partners provide valuable information and tools to help you meet your goals.

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Click here to better understand how a nonprofit credit counselor can put you on a path to paying down your debt.

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NFCC-Certified Online Courses

Education is key to the NFCC’s mission to help all Americans manage debt. Boost your knowledge through our online courses.

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Timely bill payments are important to building financial health. Learn how to build credit as you work with your counselor.

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Create an Intelligent Budget

Many people don’t know how much they spent last month. Better understand your financial situation as you engage in counseling.

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Keys to Homeownership

NFCC-certified credit counselors can help you understand the process of purchasing a home. No two home-buying journeys look exactly the same, and the path is rarely a straight line. The whole process can be simplified if you break it down–understanding how to create a household budget that may better position you to qualify for a mortgage. 

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NFCC Partner Blog

Help for Private Student Loans: What to Do if You Can’t Pay

Key Takeaways Many private student loan borrowers are struggling to cover their loan payments. In fact, late payments and charge-offs for private student loans have been on the rise since 2020. You’ve probably heard that there are loan relief options for federal student loans. But did you know help is available for private student loans, […]

3 Ways VA Loans Boost Access to Homeownership

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2017.  Key Takeaways Are you a veteran or servicemember hoping to buy a home? In 2026, the high cost of housing is making homeownership unaffordable for many Americans. However, for veterans, a VA loan can make your dream of owning a home much more accessible. VA loans, […]

Teaching Your Teen to Invest: 5 Ways to Get Started

Key Takeaways If you have a teenager, there’s a good chance you’ve heard them talk about investing. In fact, in a study published in April 2026, a whopping 95% of teens said they were interested in learning about this topic. Why are teens so eager to invest? It’s a mix of factors, including new investing […]

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About the NFCC

Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to improving people’s financial well-being. With over 1,500 NFCC Certified Credit Counselors serving all 50 states and U.S. territories, NFCC nonprofit counselors are financial advocates, empowering millions of consumers to take charge of their finances through one-on-one financial reviews that address credit card debt, student loans, housing decisions, and overall money management.

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