Financial Counseling

Dear Liz: Several Years Ago, We Were Talked Into Getting What I Believe Was a Predatory Loan

Dear Liz: Several Years Ago, We Were Talked Into Getting...

Liz Weston | December 29, 2011

Dear Liz: Several years ago, we were talked into getting what I believe was a predatory loan — a negatively amortizing mortgage for 100%...

Ask Liz: Gambling Debt Ruining My Life

Ask Liz: Gambling Debt Ruining My Life

Liz Weston | June 16, 2011

Dear Liz: I have a terrible habit.  I’ve been clean and sober for 24 years now, but I’m a gambler. I’m in debt over $100,000....

When You Can't Afford Your Life

When You Can't Afford Your Life

By Liz Pulliam Weston | April 26, 2011

Dear Liz: I am 54 and my wife is 49. Because of a career change I made four years ago and my wife's layoff, we have run up $50,000 in credit...

New Financial Ed Program Takes Off

New Financial Ed Program Takes Off

September 27, 2010

Summer 2006 The NASD Investor Education Foundation recently opened an education program to help military families manage their money with confidence....

Defense Credit Unions Help Military Families With Financial Counseling and Debt Management Services

Defense Credit Unions Help Military Families With Financial...

Jill Lisinski | September 27, 2010

Winter 2003-04 In my job as a credit union financial counselor, we have a saying: "People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan." Our office...

Advantages of Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement

Advantages of Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement

Mike Schiano | September 27, 2010

What really happens to my credit if I go into a credit counseling or debt settlement program? How will it impact my credit score and ability...

When Struggling With Debt Management, Seek Non-Profit Help

When Struggling With Debt Management, Seek Non-Profit...

September 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – As some bring in the new year with cheer, others just see another year of cowering under what appears to be insurmountable...

Use Caution When Choosing A Credit Counselor

Use Caution When Choosing A Credit Counselor

September 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – Hunderds of thousands of people overwhelmed with debt – often credit card debt – are turning to non-profit credit...