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What Is Budget Counseling And How Does It Work?

Clever Girl Finance

And you’ll want to look for free options first in order to focus on getting your financial house in order. Fortunately, the Federal Trade Commission reports that credit counseling agencies should, at a minimum, give free information about their services. (If If they charge even for basic information, run the other direction!)

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Helping veterans and military with financial planning

Nationwide Financial

They will apply directly through the VA rather than a private bank, mortgage company, or credit union. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) veterans who receive calls or recorded messages from “veterans services” should be wary 9. A VA-backed home loan, however, is still purchased through a private lender.