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Maryland Has New Financial Counseling Hotline

June 5th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Maryland residents now have a new hotline devoted to financial counseling. This collaboration between nonprofit organizations gives residents a source for budget advice and credit counseling. Read the rest of this entry »

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FTC Charges Home Buyers Consulting Network

May 27th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

A credit repair scheme operating in North Carolina has been charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for violations of federal law. Home Buyers Consulting Network (HBCN) faced a civil judgment of $573,000 and $40,000 in restitution. Read the rest of this entry »

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Why Choose a Nonprofit Credit Counseling Organization?

May 22nd, 2008 by Kenneth Long

We see the ads on television about debt management companies, debt settlement firms and bankruptcy attorneys. Each of these companies sells a specific service. So how do you know what service you need? An educational charity can help you discover your best options through a counseling session without the sales pitch. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vision Credit to Provide Free Credit Scores

February 7th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

In cooperation with Fiscal Progress and Freddie Mac, Vision Credit Education will be providing free credit reports, including free scores to prospective first-time homeowners. You may get free Experian and TransUnion credit reports to evaluate your creditworthiness. Read the rest of this entry »

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