Ed Smith spoke with Karyn Rando, Director of Counseling Operations at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester.
-She explained that they are a Rochester non-profit that is focused on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with a certified professional for confidential counseling, education, and other solutions to meet their financial goals. They provide this service at no cost to the family or individual.
-They have a debt management program, working with people to consolidate their debt and working with a variety of lenders to help folks get on a payment plan that is manageable.
-They offer credit and budget counseling
-CCCSR provides education and assistance to people who are looking to buy a home for the first time
-They provide all sorts of financial education workshops and online training programs
-They do community outreach, where they go to employers or other organizations in Rochester to talk with people about the importance of having a financial plan and how they can help provide a solution to paying off debt
-Karyn talked about how they have seen an increase in the number of people coming to them for help because of inflation and rising interest rates
-She said they are also prepared to help students and families with college loan questions and payment plans once the legality of the student debt forgiveness program is determined.
Click here for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester.
