Getting out of debt can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. A nonprofit credit counseling agency can help you develop a strategy to improve your ...

The Internal Revenue Service, which has spent the past year scrutinizing nonprofit credit-counseling organizations, announced this month that it is cracking down on the groups. The announcement came a ...

Americans now owe nearly $5 trillion in non-housing debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a sum that’s increased more than 60% over the past decade. As our debt has grown, so has ...

“Adding HCCI’s dedicated team and proven housing-and-credit counseling programs strengthens MMI’s mission to help individuals and families achieve long-term financial wellness,” said Jim Triggs, ...

The Internal Revenue Service plans to revoke the tax-exempt status of a total of 30 nonprofit credit-counseling organizations. The IRS says the groups are not providing adequate financial education to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The weight of rising prices is pressing down on Americans, and for many, the go-to solution is credit cards. Jannette Adewunmi, a 32-year-old from Columbus, knows this struggle all ...

If you’re feeling stressed about debt or unsure how to get your finances under control, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with money management, missed payments or mounting credit card ...

MANALAPAN, N.J., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an era defined by social media transparency and a shift toward open conversations about financial stress, Gen Z is emerging as a leading voice in ...

The head of the Internal Revenue Service yesterday promised to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit credit-counseling agencies that are motivated more by profit than by charity. Commissioner Mark ...

After an initial evaluation, a counselor will advise you on the best course of action to tackle your debt, whether you need general personal finance advice, bankruptcy counseling or something else.