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What is a Budget Counselor?

Don't confuse a Budget Counselor with a Financial Advisor...

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

  • How much do you need to save/invest (for home buying, retirement, etc.)
  • Information on how to begin investing with current savings
  • Information on how to handle current investments (mutual funds, 401k, etc.)
  • Determine life insurance needs

BUDGET COUNSELOR

  • How much can you afford to save
  • The best way to handle debt
  • How to become more financially organized/aware of day-to-day spending
  • How to handle a temporary money crisis