Ask an Expert: How Do I Pay the Right Debt Collector?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bruce McClary | Friday April 16th, 2021 The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be …

How to Find Credit Counseling You Can Trust

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. The pandemic has forced many people to seek help for getting out of debt by Kimberly Lankford, AARP, March 30, 2021 If you’re lost in a mire of debt, a credit counselor can help. …

Ask an Expert: Should I Pay Off My Collections to Get Mortgage Ready?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bruce McClary | Thursday April 22nd, 2021 The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be …

How to Pay Credit Card Debt During the Pandemic – Experts say a debt settlement should be a last resort

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Alina Machado • Published November 10, 2020 • Updated on November 10, 2020 at 7:04 pm Elvira Maldonado may be employed, but she says the pandemic did not spare her finances. “The major impact has been monetarily,” she said. The …

Ask an Expert: Should I Open A New Line Of Credit Or Just Continue To Pay My Debt To Rebuild My Credit?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. This week’s question: I took on too much debt and went without a job for 23 months. I am now employed and currently paying off my last, charged-off credit card. Should I open …