Consumer Credit Counseling Service Helps Parents Become Better Financial Role Models

A grant from Chase Card Services , the credit card division of JPMorgan Chase & Co ., has awarded a grant to the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York in support of its Family Financial Fitness Program . The $200,000 grant from Chase will support the Family Financial Fitness Program in the North Country . “We are very grateful to Chase for the opportunity to provide this one-of ...

New rules restrict credit counselors

The North Platte Telegraph We've all seen the ads, we've received the phone calls. Buried in credit card debt? Want to settle what you owe for pennies on the dollar? Falling for the pitch of companies who promise to help you pay off your debt can cost hundreds of dollars and leave consumers facing the same amount of debt. It's called "front loading," and the Federal Trade Commission is going to ...

The Investigators: Credit Card "Backdoor Numbers"

Try getting in through the "back door" -- with the alternative credit card customer service numbers that Andy Wise dug up!

ANALYSIS-Nevada economy faces extended losing streak

ANALYSIS-Nevada economy faces extended losing streak

New rules protect consumers from debt-relief scams

Consumers will be protected from debt-settlement companies that charge hefty upfront fees and make questionable claims, thanks to new government rules that take full effect in late October.