Saw this story yesterday about how more and more people are turning to credit counseling services because of rising debt and inflation. Made me think, you know, how do you even find a decent service without spending a fortune? Seems kinda ironic to pay a ton of money to someone just to help you save money, lol. Curious if anyone here has tried these services and if they're actually worth it or just another way to drain your wallet...
Totally get what you're saying, paying a ton to save money feels backwards. A few quick thoughts:
- Check out non-profit counseling services—they're usually affordable or even free.
- Some credit unions offer free financial counseling as a member perk.
- When I refinanced, my lender actually had some solid budgeting resources included...worth asking yours about it.
"Some credit unions offer free financial counseling as a member perk."
Good point—credit unions often have underrated resources. I'd also suggest checking if your employer offers financial wellness programs; many companies quietly provide these services at no extra cost. Worth a quick look into your HR benefits...
"Worth a quick look into your HR benefits..."
True, but honestly, my last employer's "financial wellness" program was just a bunch of outdated PDFs. Credit unions seem way more hands-on. Definitely worth comparing before you dive in though.
