What Does A Credit Counselor Do?

Credit counseling is required for anyone seeking bankruptcy protection, but it can be very valuable to anyone with debt. Credit counseling agencies offer a variety of services including debt negotiation and debtor education. Whether you are looking for someone to help you get out of debt or teach you the skills needed to get out of debt yourself, credit counseling is a great place to start when looking for debt relief.

Your Representative

Credit counselors can be a great asset when it comes to negotiating with creditors. They can act as a mediator and facilitate the negotiation in a way that lets the creditor know you are  not working alone. Dealing with creditors can be difficult at times and having a third party on your side during negotiations can help you win the deal.

When looking for a reputable credit counselor make sure they are operating as a non-profit agency that is approved by the United States  Department of Trustees. A professional credit counselor will be experienced and licensed in the field of finance or affiliated field.

Your Counselor

Since reputable credit counselors have their experience and training in the field of finance, or similar field, they are full of great knowledge to help you learn about smart money management. Credit counselors offer short instructional courses about using credit wisely, the importance of budgeting and saving, preparing an emergency fund and how to get yourself out of debt. A credit counselor can teach you just about anything you need to know about your finances and help you develop a plan to get out of debt and stay financially free.