Non Profit Credit Counseling

Consumers in Debt Sing, Dance, Act Their Way to Financial Happiness

SUNRISE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Non-profit credit counseling organization American Debt Counseling announces the winners of its Here’s Me Debt Free video contest with cash prizes totaling $6,500 to help pay off the winners' debts.

New rules restrict credit counselors

The North Platte Telegraph We've all seen the ads, we've received the phone calls. Buried in credit card debt? Want to settle what you owe for pennies on the dollar? Falling for the pitch of companies who promise to help you pay off your debt can cost hundreds of dollars and leave consumers facing the same amount of debt. It's called "front loading," and the Federal Trade Commission is going to ...

How to kick the credit habit

Wednesday’s rate hike a warning to avoid more household debt

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Major crackdown to protect consumers from debt relief companies

The federal government is poised to enact significant restrictions to protect consumers from some of the most reviled practices used by debt relief services.

Harney column

Kathryn Paulson in the Field Point Road, Greenwich, office of William Raveis Real Estate earned the top-producer award for June. Jean Ruggiero in William Raveis' Greenwich office was the top selling agent in June.