Consumer credit counseling service
Consumer credit counseling service
A counseling service that offers advice about how to work out a realistic budget and a debt repayment plan. The goal is to ensure that debts are paid back and the consumer knows how to avoid debt in the future. These services often work closely with creditors and can greatly reduce the interest rates on credit cards. Many people visit one of these agencies when they are preparing to buy a home in order to fix their credit score.