Arlington, Va., March 28, 2007 - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system and ClearPoint Financial Solutions, Inc. will unveil new resources, beginning in April, to assist consumers seeking to improve their financial situation.
The two organizations are pleased to announce they have agreed to renew their credit education partnership through 2007 to meet the needs of consumers in today's economic environment.
"Rising housing costs and mounting credit card debt present significant challenges for many families. They turn to the BBB for information they can trust to support their financial well-being," said Steve Cole, president and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB).
He thanked ClearPoint Financial Solutions for its continued commitment to provide consumers with "high-quality, helpful information on credit and debt management."
By extending their sponsorship of BBBTips™ on Credit, ClearPoint is helping to expand the online library of informative and educational articles available through the BBB Web site (www.bbb.org).
New BBBTips™ topics that will be unveiled in the coming months will provide information on How to Achieve Your Housing Dream; The ABCs of Loans; and, Saving for What You Want (By Only Buying What You Need).
These topics join a library of BBBTips™ articles on How to Select a Reputable Credit Counseling Agency; Understanding Your Credit Report; What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy; How to Develop a Working Budget; Repaying Your Debt, and Tips on Credit Cards.
Dan Oelrich, president and CEO of ClearPoint, praised the effectiveness of the partnership in reaching consumers seeking trustworthy information to improve their financial well-being. "The educational and service quality goals of the BBB and ClearPoint are closely aligned. By working together, we can be even more responsive to the many consumers who request our assistance in working toward financial security," he said.
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About ClearPoint Financial Solutions, Inc.
ClearPoint Financial Solutions, Inc.™ (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Services of America, Inc.) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping consumers achieve financial wellness through counseling and education. Established in 1980, ClearPoint has helped over one million individuals achieve financial security. ClearPoint is the only non-profit System-wide member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and one of the largest members of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, ClearPoint manages branches across the country. Personalized and confidential consultations are available in person, by phone or online. Visit ClearPoint Financial Solutions at www.ClearPointFinancialSolutions.org or call 877-877-1995. Credit Counselors, CDC Consumer Debt Counseling, and Solutions, Inc. are all trade names of ClearPoint.
ABOUT BBBTips™
BBBTips™ is a trademark of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (CBBB) used for information provided to assist consumers and businesses in making informed and intelligent decisions. BBBTips™ are developed in partnership with the Better Business Bureau Consumer Education Foundation, Inc. and made possible, in part, through the generous financial and technical support provided by corporate sponsors that are members of the CBBB and of the Better Business Bureau where the sponsor is headquartered. As a matter of policy, the CBBB and Better Business Bureaus do not endorse any product, service or company.
