Consumers who receive effective housing education are less likely to default on their mortgages once they own homes. CCCS of MD & DE now offers an online course to help people make informed decisions and avoid pitfalls during purchase and beyond.
Carmen Jones-Burke and Ponciano Allen, housing counselors at national nonprofit CCCS of MD & DE, discuss why the upcoming HECM regulations were adopted, what they involve, and how they will help affect seniors and HUD’s reverse mortgage loan program.
CCCS of MD & DE financial expert Nina Heck offers tips on how to avoid borrowing too much for college. She shares her own personal experience with her daughter Heather and provides ideas on how afford school without taking out large student loans.
Don’t know how to plan for retirement? If so, you’re not alone. Here are a few steps from local nonprofit CCCS of MD & DE to help you prepare, so you’ll have a better chance to succeed once you’re there.
Local nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of MD & DE (CCCS) has received the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. The award was presented by Comptroller Peter Franchot for the nonprofit’s efforts to financially educate Marylanders.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. Considering the investment involved, CCCS recommends that first-time homebuyers begin their search with this question: “How can I become financially prepared?"
MD educators recently gathered for the 5th Annual MCEE Financial Education Summit. Their objective? To gain financial knowledge and resources they can take back and use in the classroom and beyond.
July 4th is almost here! Are you ready for the big cookout? Here's a quick way to make a tasty burger. It's easy to do and it has a lot of appeal. I call this the "Pub Burger!"
This CCCS article uses the experiences of a recent college graduate to show why college students need to gain financial awareness and explores the money management skills they will need to succeed.
A small insight to why I am not excited for college.
The summer swelter has arrived as forecasters call for rising temperatures across Maryland. That means more health risks as you work and play outside, especially for older people and young children.