Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Counseling for troubled Freddie Mac borrowers

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Freddie Mac and 13 local and national non-profit organizations announced a pilot effort to convince delinquent borrowers to pursue mortgage workouts that can save their houses and steer clear of foreclosure. Freddie Mac’s new Borrower Help Centers in Chicago, Phoenix, San Bernardino and Washington, DC provide free, confidential one-on-one “holistic” ...

A century of good advice

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

It’s said we should listen to our elders, and it’s more important than ever in these difficult times to listen to the advice of people who have lived through even harder times. In honor of the 100th anniversary of credit unions in U.S., one group in Georgia has put together a ...

National Protect Your Identity Week – October 17th through 24th

Monday, October 12th, 2009

You watch every penny you spend. You’re taking the right steps towards financial freedom. But did you know that even the most financially-savvy among us can become a victim of identity theft? The nonprofit organization, National Foundation for Credit Counseling, wants to remind you that National Protect Your Identity Week is ...