 In this economy, there is an increased need for financial education awareness. Families need the tools to manage their finances wisely, thus enabling them enjoy more financial stability and security.
Financial Education includes: - Credit counseling
- Debt reduction
- Budgeting
- Pre-purchase
Today's financial system is ever changing. Moreover, consumers are facing difficult economic times; increasing home foreclosures, job loss, families relying on credit cards to meet monthly expenses, and then not being able to keep up with credit card payments. - According to the New York Times, the average savings for a U.S. family is $862
- Average debt is more than $117,000
- According to Cardweb.com, average households carry $8,000 in credit card debt.
- Personal bankruptcies have doubled in the past decade
The Financial Education Coaching (FEC) program will provide intense counseling and instruction over a nine-month period. These free, community-wide workshops will include credit responsibility, debt reduction and budgeting. To better serve those who need our help, please fill out the Intake Application (see below) to help us determine the best way to help. Once you have filled out the paperwork, you may fax it our office at 214 826-5181; mail it to us at 2900 Live Oak, 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75204 or bring it to the office at the time of your appointment.  Intake Application - Revised 2010
 Intake Application - Spanish 2010
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