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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?
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If you’ve never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview:
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