Tools and Tips

Knowledge First
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.

Online Resources

DMP Savings Calculator
Use our DMP Calculator to better understand how a nonprofit credit counselor can put you on a path to paying down your debt.

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.

Improve Your
Credit Score
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.
Get StartedKeys 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.

NFCC Partner Blog
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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.