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Previous Announcements
September
How long should your student loan term be?
How to Apply for a Business Credit Card If You Have Bad Credit
Joining the military can affect your credit, learn how to protect it
My parents have $50,000 in credit-card debt and $50,000 in a home-equity loan. My father works part-time and my mother refuses to work. How can we help?
Millennial Money: When debt relief does more harm than good
American seniors are most in debt in these cities
5 reasons to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt
August
IRS to send catch-up payments for missing stimulus checks
Does Your Credit Score Matter in Retirement?
This Simple Calculation Can Help You Improve Your Credit Score
$300 Unemployment Benefits: Here’s When Payments Go Out In Each State
This Simple Calculation Can Help You Improve Your Credit Score
Debt consolidation loans - the pros and cons
Credit card issuers offer customer assistance in response to coronavirus
Millions of Americans are worried they won’t be able to make even the minimum payments on their credit cards. Here’s what they can do
5 ways to create your own stimulus check
Hurting without the $600 jobless benefit? Money moves to make now if you’ve been laid off or furloughed
July
Hard vs. Soft Credit Check: What's the Difference, and What Do They Mean for Your Credit Score?
Remind yourself of ‘what makes you happy’: Blogger shares her advice about battling debt and depression
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available
June
Tips for Handling Your Finances During a Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic’s looming credit crisis
May
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® will use Wells Fargo Foundation housing philanthropy grants to help more than 1,800 renters and homeowners stay in their homes.
Where To Get Good, Free Financial Advice Now
What Happens If You Are Sued by a Debt Collector?
Get Help With Your Bills
Free Weekly Credit Report Checks during COVID-19
April
Relief checks are a lifeline for some, a cushion for others
How to Protect Your Credit if Your Income Takes a Hit
Coronavirus And Debt: Options To Consider If You Can't Afford To Pay Your Bills
10 Smart Ways to Make Your Stimulus Last
Get All Your Credit Card Payments Deferred With One Call
How to use PayPal Credit for online shopping
Liz Weston: How to ask your bank or lender for help
SmartMoney Podcast: Where's My Coronavirus Relief Check?' - NerdWallet
Credit Card Debt vs. Student Loan Debt: Which to Pay Off First
The NFCC is offering free credit counseling to help you pay debt, prevent foreclosure and manage student loans amid coronavirus
How to Manage Your Credit Score During a Crisis - NerdWallet
How to Manage Your Credit Score During a Crisis
You Can Now Check Your Credit Report For Free Weekly. Here's Why You Should
14 Best Ways to Save Money in Unemployment
Four reasons to make an appointment with a Credit Counselor
Confused About PPP or EIDL? These Podcasts Can Help
Proceed with caution when considering a reverse mortgage loan
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Americans vent frustrations about problems receiving the money
Suddenly unemployed due to the coronavirus? A credit counselor may be able to help
Coronavirus stimulus: Experts suggest how to make the most of your check
Coronavirus stimulus check: Experts give advice on how Americans should use the funds
Experts weigh in on what to do if you can't pay your bills
March
How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Coronavirus Crisis
What to Do If You're Having Trouble Paying Bills
America's banks are needed, and they're stepping up to help
Are millennials with student debt buying homes?
Stimulus bill to delay federal student loan payments for 6 months—here's what that could mean for your credit score
Can You Delay a Credit Card Payment Because of the Coronavirus?
What are the biggest advantages of a good credit score? A consumer advocate explains
How to Save on Everyday Expenses?
Should you carry credit or cash on hand for emergency expenses? We asked two experts
Millions of Americans will soon run out of money. Here's how to deal with bills you can't pay.
Behind on your mortgage? 6 ways to catch up
Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency
Expert tips for an emergency budget strategy: Contacting creditors is key
July, 2019
Identity theft: 10 steps to recover if your identity is stolen
