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How can I find a good debt counselor in my area?

My wife and I are really struggling with our credit card debt and two car payments. We are falling behind further and further. One of our friends suggested that we go to a debt counselor to try to lower our monthly payments and combine some of our bills. Where do I find a local debt settlement counselor in my area?

Public Comments

1. Find the local Consumer Credit Counseling agency. It's a nonprofit set up to handle problems like yours. You should not have to pay a huge fee to get help. Go now! Here's a page from their web site: "What We Do For 44 years, families have turned to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta for help with money problems. CCCS is a non-profit, community service agency dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve a lifetime of economic freedom. A United Way partner and a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), CCCS provides confidential budget counseling, money management education, debt management programs, bankruptcy counseling and education, and comprehensive housing counseling. CCCS Atlanta is the headquarters for the CredAbility Network, a family of agencies serving consumers in North Georgia, South Florida, Central Mississippi and East Tennessee as well as nationally via telephone and Internet. We are dedicated to seeing you succeed." Of course, this is in Atlanta and FLA, but there are affiliations all over the country. Good luck!
2. This site may help you with your search: http://familyfinancialhelpusa.com/category/debt/
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