7 Steps to Finding the Right Credit Counselor

7 Steps to Finding the Right Credit Counselor

I don't know about you, but the collapse of the economy and stock market has made my financial plan look a lot like a piece of Swiss cheese that has seen better days - yellowing, curling up at the edges, and definitely giving off a bad odor. Sadly, millions of us seem to be facing Swiss-cheese financial futures these days.

If you're in that camp, perhaps a trip to your friendly neighborhood consumer credit counselor would be a good idea. Having someone other than your Uncle Lou take a look at your finances could be a godsend. A good counselor has seen lots of people like you before, and has developed solid suggestions on how you can overcome your current problems - and perhaps a wee bit of financial paralysis. A counselor can help you build a new financial plan that reflects current economic realities and is right for you. Finding the right counselor may be far easier said than done. Here are some steps to help increase your odds of sitting across the table from someone who just might make your life a lot easier: