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The Financial Counseling Association of America
FCAA Press Room
About the FCAA
The Financial Counseling Association of American (FCAA) is a membership association comprised of the nation’s leading credit counseling agencies. Its members provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management and various financial education services to consumers across the United States.
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To schedule an interview with an FCAA financial counseling expert, please submit a request online, and we will respond within 24 hours. If you are on an immediate deadline, please call Lori Pollack at 866-278-1567.
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In The News
Financial Counseling Helping Utahns Ease Debt Burden During High Inflation
With high inflation, people who are already struggling to pay off debt — or pay basic bills — could end up in a big financial bind if they over use credit cards. For people already burdened by debt, including credit card debt, a financial counselor is a good option.
Could You Benefit From Credit Counseling? Answer These Questions First
The FCAA talks with The Wall Street Journal about how households grappling with high-interest debt and the resumption of student-loan repayments could benefit from non-profit financial counseling and debt management.
Post-Holiday Debt Consolidation Through SoFi? Here’s What You Need To Know
FCAA President Martin Lynch weighs in on the pros and cons of turning to private refinancers for debt consolidation. Banks like SoFi are offering such loans to pay off credit cards and other major debts. Read the article in the Times Square Investment Journal.
Press Releases
FCAA Welcomes New Credit Counseling Agency Members
The Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new member agencies. Money Management International, American Financial … [Read More...] about FCAA Welcomes New Credit Counseling Agency Members
3 Smart Strategies to Avoid Holiday Debt
The upcoming holiday season can bring a mixture of emotions for many people. When money is tight, joyful gatherings and gift exchanges can cause anxiety and stress. Follow these … [Read More...] about 3 Smart Strategies to Avoid Holiday Debt
Student Loan Repayments Restart This Month
Prepare for your student loan bill and learn about options to help with student loan debt After a three-year pause, federal student loan repayments started up again on October 1. … [Read More...] about Student Loan Repayments Restart This Month
Industry Experts
The FCAA will be happy to connect you with industry experts for a variety of personal finance topics, including credit card debt, student loan debt, housing related debts and living on a budget. We understand the nature of media deadlines and will respond to your resource requests quickly and efficiently. Meet a few of our experts:
Thomas Nitzsche
Sr. Director of Media and Brand
Money Management International
- Personal Finance
- Debt Repayment
- Minimalist Living
- Media Relations
- Media Partnerships
Thomas Nitzsche has been extensively sourced as a subject matter expert on a wide range of personal finance matters. He has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, Consumer Reports, TIME, CNBC, and many others. He is a member of Bankrate’s Financial Expert Review Board, has written for Nerdwallet as an active member of its Ask an Advisor network, and provided expertise to MSN Money’s Ask a Credit Counselor platform. Nitzsche manages external communications, media relations, social media and brand story at MMI, the largest provider of nonprofit financial counseling and education in the United States.
Thomas Nitzsche
Sr. Director of Media and Brand
Money Management International
- Personal Finance
- Debt Repayment
- Minimalist Living
- Media Relations
- Media Partnerships
Thomas Nitzsche has been extensively sourced as a subject matter expert on a wide range of personal finance matters. He has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, Consumer Reports, TIME, CNBC, and many others. He is a member of Bankrate’s Financial Expert Review Board, has written for Nerdwallet as an active member of its Ask an Advisor network, and provided expertise to MSN Money’s Ask a Credit Counselor platform. Nitzsche manages external communications, media relations, social media and brand story at MMI, the largest provider of nonprofit financial counseling and education in the United States.
Thomas Nitzsche
Sr. Director of Media and Brand
Money Management International
- Personal Finance
- Debt Repayment
- Minimalist Living
- Media Relations
- Media Partnerships
Thomas Nitzsche has been extensively sourced as a subject matter expert on a wide range of personal finance matters. He has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, Consumer Reports, TIME, CNBC, and many others. He is a member of Bankrate’s Financial Expert Review Board, has written for Nerdwallet as an active member of its Ask an Advisor network, and provided expertise to MSN Money’s Ask a Credit Counselor platform. Nitzsche manages external communications, media relations, social media and brand story at MMI, the largest provider of nonprofit financial counseling and education in the United States.