Credit counselors advise and teach individuals or organizations about acquiring and managing debt. They may help clients decide about loans or manage their debts.
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- Credit Counselors
Human Services
What do they typically do
- Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as enrolling in debt management plans
- Review clients' income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information to evaluate their financial situation
- Advise clients about housing matters like apartment remtals, homeownership, late mortgages, or foreclosure prevention
- Prioritize client debt repayment to reduce overall costs or to avoid consequences like bankruptcy or foreclosure
- Explain general financial topics to clients, such as credit report ratings, bankruptcy laws, consumer protection laws, wage attachments, or collection actions
- Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations
- Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information
- Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to help clients meet financial goals
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.4%
Job Opening 52
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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