Consumer Credit Counseling Services of New Jersey Joins Money Management International

HOUSTON, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Credit Counseling Services of New Jersey (CCCS of NJ), a community-based nonprofit credit counseling agency, has announced its decision to join Money Management International (MMI), the nation's largest nonprofit full-service credit counseling agency. For nearly 40 years CCCS of NJ has provided New Jersey residents with a wide range of financial education services, including credit counseling, debt management assistance, and community financial education programs.

Since opening their doors in 1978, the financial educators at CCCS of NJ have helped tens of thousands of individuals and families regain control of their finances and pay back over $125,000,000 in debt. "MMI is a national leader in the nonprofit financial services industry," said Sylvine Marabotto, President and CEO of CCCS of NJ. "This partnership represents an opportunity to provide area consumers with an even greater diversity of financial tools and resources. Together we're able to reach more consumers in need and provide them with the education and support necessary to overcome their financial setbacks."

Currently MMI provides consumers with face-to-face financial education and counseling services at over 70 branch locations nationwide, with 24 hour a day, 7 day a week assistance available by telephone and internet. Local residents will continue to have access to in-person counseling and education services through CCCS of NJ's existing office, located at 185 Ridgedale Ave., in Cedar Knolls, NJ.

"CCCS of NJ has been providing high quality financial counseling and education services to the residents of New Jersey for nearly four decades," said Ivan Hand, President and CEO of MMI. "We are very excited to add their experience and expertise to the MMI family and look forward to building on the traditions they have established."

To learn more about MMI's financial education programs and services or to schedule an appointment to speak with a certified credit counselor, visit MoneyManagement.org or call 800.432.7310. To speak with a support counselor about an existing CCCS of NJ Debt Management Plan, call 800.479.7117.

About Money Management International
Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency, providing confidential financial guidance, financial education, counseling and debt management assistance to consumers since 1958. MMI helps individuals and families deal with unmanageable debts and improve overall financial health through personalized one-on-one counseling programs, including debt and budget, foreclosure prevention, student loans, credit report review, and bankruptcy.  Most counseling is available by appointment in branch offices and 24/7 by telephone and Internet. Services are available in English or Spanish. To learn more, call 866.864.8995 or visit MoneyManagement.org.

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SOURCE Money Management International

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