Archive for National Foundation for Credit Counseling

The Chopping Block May Not Be So Bad! Options to Save on Home Entertainment Expenses:

The average monthly cable bill rings in at about $70, with many paying more and less than that amount. Often when a household is working to pare down expenditures in order to accomplish goals such as saving, repaying debt or balancing a budget, the paid television subscription becomes an item of scrutiny. If you have

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Poll Reveals Consumers Confused Over Purpose of a Budget

Washington, DC – A recent poll on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 57 percent of respondents misunderstand the purpose of a budget, viewing it as a restriction on their spending, when in fact, just the opposite is true.  “A budget actually provides the structure through which a person can be

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Buying or Renting. Which Housing Option is Best For You? The answer may surprise you…

According to many, the American dream has always included owning your own home.  That dream turned into a nightmare for millions of Americans during the Great Recession, which started when the housing bubble burst at the end of 2007.  Families across the nation, and Oklahoma, were forced into renting when they lost jobs, income, and

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Two-thirds of Engaged Couples Express Negative Attitudes Toward Discussing Money

  Washington, DC – The recent poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiancé, with five percent indicating the discussion would cause them to call off the wedding. “It is telling that two people who intend to

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Managing a Budget When Your Income Varies

Learning the value of a budget can be a liberating experience. You finally realize that you can begin telling your money how to work for you rather than constantly reacting to your expenses. However, for people with an income that varies month to month this realization can come with a follow-up realization: It seems to

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County Employees’ Personal Information Compromised – How to Respond

KFOR.com’s Sarah Stuart interviewed Cristy Cash, Director of Counseling and Senior Certified Consumer Credit Counselor at CCCSOK.org following the accidental release of the Oklahoma County Employees’ information by the county. For several hours, all county employee personal information including social security number and date of birth were posted on the Oklahoma County website.  Watch the

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