Credit Counseling 101: The Benefits of Using a Credit Counselor
Join our #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Snapchat on every Wednesday at 3 p.m ET. In this chat, we discussed what you can gain from using a credit counselor.
The panel included: Kim Cole: Education Outreach Coordinator for Navicore Solutions; Shannon McNay: Writer for Student Loan Hero; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian; and Christina Roman: Social Media Specialist at Experian.
We’re also featuring financial tips all week on Snapchat.
Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: What is nonprofit credit counseling?
- Q2: What services do nonprofit credit counseling organizations provide?
- Q3: Where can people go to find a nonprofit credit counseling organization?
- Q4: What should people look for in a nonprofit credit counseling organization?
- Q5: Is there a fee to talk to a credit counselor?
- Q6: What happens during a credit counseling session?
- Q7: When should someone talk to a credit counselor?
- Q8: How does credit counseling differ from credit repair?
- Q9: How can people ensure their information is secure when talking to a credit counselor?
- Q10: Any final tips for someone considering working with a credit counselor?