http://www.debtdude.com/credit/consumer-credit-counseling.html Consumer credit counseling can counsel you about your debt and more. Read what consumer credit counseling did for the Debt Dude. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 A little known aspect of the debt management is consumer credit counseling. There are misconceptions out there about consumer credit counseling, and the Debt Dude wants us to try to clear those up for you. About Consumer Credit Counseling Many people believe that credit counseling is something that's forced on you by some unknown entity at some unknown time in your financial life if you are in debt or having other credit problems. But consumer credit counseling isn't anything that's ever forced on you. In fact, it can save you from bankruptcy and/or ruining your credit (if it's not too late). Consumer credit counseling will go over your finances and find out what you need to do to get in a better way, financially speaking. If they find that you need some sort of debt management program, they can get you enrolled in one. But their specialty is education. Here's what consumer credit counseling services can teach you about your money and credit: How to budget How to live within your means How to save money in everyday living (on groceries, household goods, etc.) How to build a savings account How to use your credit wisely instead of abusing it These are the areas where a consumer credit counseling service shines. Consumer credit counseling has helped many of the Debt Dude's friends. Go online to learn more about consumer credit counseling and see what it can do for you. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT http://www.debtdude.com/credit/consumer-credit-counseling-services.html Consumer credit counseling services helped the Debt Dude. Maybe consumer credit counseling services can help you too! en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdude.com/credit/consumer-credit-counseling-service.html A consumer credit counseling service can teach you all about money and credit. Read how a consumer credit counseling service helped one of the Debt Dude's friends. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0