Nonprofit Credit Counseling Service

National Nonprofit Credit Counseling Organization Expands Offices in Southeast

Compass/CCCS has three offices in Greenville, Spartanburg and Greenwood.  Its CCCS program was started in 1971 and provides budget, credit, and pre-filing bankruptcy counseling, debtor education and debt management plans.

“This is exciting news for both organizations.” said Suzanne Boas, president of CredAbility. “We provide many of the same services and share the same values. Combining the Compass/CCCS program with CredAbility will enable us to serve additional clients in the southeast.”

“We are pleased that our CCCS program will join a national nonprofit credit counseling agency that can provide our clients with additional services,” said Thomas Bannister, president of Compass of Carolina. “The addition of CredAbility’s housing counseling services, its 24/7 convenience and its bilingual staff will benefit many residents of upstate South Carolina.”

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If you are having problems paying bills or being threatened by creditors with lawsuits, wage garnishment or property seizure, this article will help you understand the basics of bankruptcy.

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Free Debt Management Plan

It's free. It's confidential. And all it takes is a couple of minutes. To get out of debt sooner than you think.

CredAbility has helped thousands of people get out of debt. Why should you be any different?

For those clients living in the following states or territories: Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, we are able to provide Budget and Credit counseling – as well as our other counseling services, but are not able to offer a Debt Management Plan. We can, however, provide you with information on who in your state could provide a DMP. If you would like referral information for your state, please click here.

How Does A Debt Management Plan Work?

The following video was produced under our former name of Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

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Debt Management Plan

Getting into debt can happen to anybody. It can start with a job loss, a medical crisis, a natural disaster or even life in general. No one is immune. But once your debt starts to mount, don't rely on just anybody to get you out of trouble.

Become debt-free sooner than you think.

Through our Debt Management Plans (DMP), you can pay off your credit cards, lower your interest rates, eliminate fees and put an end to collection calls - forever. Sound like a plan? Good, because our Certified Credit Counselors can help you get out of debt in four simple steps.

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Bankruptcy Counseling

This counseling and the subsequent certificate can be received by telephone and online — in both English and Spanish. CredAbility’s counselors are available nationwide, 24/7.

Get started with your bankruptcy pre-filing counseling.

We are glad you chose CredAbility to begin your bankruptcy pre-filing counseling session. We are here to listen, answer your questions and provide the information you need. We strongly urge you to visit with an attorney to discuss the benefits, costs and consequences of filing for personal bankruptcy. And if you are not sure what you need, contact us—we will help you on the right path.

To begin pre-filing bankruptcy counseling, call 800.251.2227 to schedule a telephone or in person appointment or click on the green "Start an online session" button above.

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Budget And Credit Counseling

After your session, our support continues with free debt advice and online assistance in everything from how to pay down debt to strategies for successful credit management and how to read a credit report. As always, our reprentatives are here 24/7 to help you build a brighter financial future.

Get out of debt and back on track today.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your finances, the first step toward regaining control can sometimes be the hardest. We understand that, because we've helped thousands of people just like you. And we're here to help you take your next steps with confidence and hope.

Let's turn this thing around

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Bankruptcy Debtor Education

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Our debtor education course will prepare you for a new beginning.

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Required by law, before your bankruptcy case can be discharged- which means debts included in the bankruptcy are no longer considered collectible- you must complete Pre-Discharge bankruptcy education. This course lasts two hours. Topics covered include:

• Setting realistic financial goals
• Understanding your credit report
• Obtaining or re-establishing credit
• Managing budgets
• And more

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During this critical time, it is important to remember that bankruptcy is not your only option. From enrolling in a DMP and negotiating to using assets for consolidation, you will examine several alternatives.

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Each of us has a responsibility to manage spending. You will learn how to get the right reports from credit bureaus, interpret your credit report, understand the costs of using credit and work with your creditors.

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Bankruptcy Pre Filing Counseling

This counseling and the subsequent certificate can be received by telephone and online — in both English and Spanish. CredAbility’s counselors are available nationwide, 24/7.

Get started with your bankruptcy pre-filing counseling.

We are glad you chose CredAbility to begin your bankruptcy pre-filing counseling session. We are here to listen, answer your questions and provide the information you need. We strongly urge you to visit with an attorney to discuss the benefits, costs and consequences of filing for personal bankruptcy. And if you are not sure what you need, contact us—we will help you on the right path.

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