Budgeting and Debt Management Resources

First Entertainment members have access to counseling on budgeting and debt management as well as financial education tips covering personal finance, housing and more - thanks to a partnership with ClearPoint Financial Solutions.

Budgeting & Credit Counseling
You can get a one-on-one session to put your situation in focus. Sessions last approximately 60 minutes and provide you with an assessment of your financial situation, help you create a realistic budget, and give you tools to manage your money better. They'll

even reveiw your credit report with you!

Debt Management Program
For those with unmanageable credit card debt, their program may help you pay down your debt with a more convenient monthly payment plan, stop collection calls, late fees and even lower your interest rates. First Entertainment members recieve a discounted rate when signing up for this service.

Housing Counseling
Certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ClearPoint's housing specialists can address your housing-related needs, whether it be counseling for a home pre-purchase, mortgage delinquency or even regarding reverse mortgages.

Financial Tips
Education is a powerful tool, and ClearPoint provides a wide variety of articles ranging from "How to Create a Budget" to "Managing Credit When Your Life Changes." These financial tips are all available for free from ClearPoint's website.

How You Can Get Started
If you're looking for a little guidence on how to manage your debt a little better, you can contact ClearPoint directly at 877.877.1995 or www.clearpointccs.org.