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Robert Dunn May 21, 2021 2 min read

COVID-19 Mortgage Relief Policies: Foreclosure and Forbearance

It has been a financial challenging year for many Americans, and with that a lot of effort has been expended trying to keep people in their homes by halting foreclosures and evictions. This is the latest update regarding COVID-19 mortgage…

Robert Dunn May 12, 2021 4 min read

Student Loans: Their Current State & What to do Next

Student Loans: Their Current State & What to do Next At the onset of the pandemic, in anticipation of economic challenges and concerns looming for nearly 43 million loan borrowers, student loan assistance came when legislation passed within the CARES…

Noelle Carter Feb 4, 2021 1 min read

Helping America Achieve a Debt Free Future!

The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to hardships for our neighbors, communities and our nation. Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) continues to focus on coaching people through personal financial struggles and placing them on a path to achieve their short term…

Noelle Carter Dec 1, 2020 2 min read

Help Us Advocate for Increased Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Funding!

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service Niagara County Financial Literacy & Empowerment Coalition has run a VITA FREE Tax Prep Program for the past 7 years. VITA (it stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) helps low income individuals and families file…

Noelle Carter Nov 10, 2020 2 min read

CCCS Seeks Volunteers: Improve the Economic Stability of Niagara County Residents

CCCS Seeks Volunteers: Improve the Economic Stability of Niagara County Residents; Seeking Tax Preparation Volunteers Volunteers have 27% higher odds of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers Make A Difference in Your Community—while adding skills to…