We all know the feeling. Our financial commitments exceed our income. We use credit cards, pay advances, home equity loans and family to cover the expenses. And then we owe money to those creditors.

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Credit counseling is a way to help those overwhelmed by debt or unable to manage their expenses. In credit counseling, you’ll work with a credit counselor to review your finances and find out what you ...