Trusted Resource Network
Welcome to our Trusted Resources Network™
Here is a list of the companies and organizations that you may have heard me recommend on television, radio or in my books and articles.
Debt Management Firms:
The National Foundation For Debt Management
The National Foundation for Debt Management is a 501(c)(3) educational organization based in Clearwater, Florida. They were founded in 1999 to help people better understand their personal finances and take control of their financial lives.
NFDM has helped thousands of consumers achieve relief from crushing debt and has provided advice about personal financial matters to many thousands of others. Their certified counselors and educators have worked with schools, community groups, churches, charitable organizations and others to help citizens learn personal finance skills from the most basic to more advanced. They are on the cutting edge of a growing movement to provide comprehensive understanding of financial matters to people in all walks of life. Website
Stratix Financial Group
Since July 2000 their management team has been helping consumers save money and become debt free. Using their money-saving program, clients have already paid off $927,547,264! Now that’s a lot of bread, nearly $1 billion dollars. Stratix has relationships with over 8000 creditors that typically offer their clients:
- Reduced interest rates
- Lower payments
- Stop fees
- Re-age accounts
Stratix combines all of the above benefits into a customized money-saving plan designed to get you out of debt quickly and easily with one affordable payment. Special offer! Call toll free, 1-855-637-7575 and ask for your free Credit Report Review and Savings Analysis from Stratix Financial, a $99 value, free. Just give the representative the following discount code: AskTheMoneyCoach.
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
CFED
CFED is a multi-faceted organization working at the local, state and federal levels to create economic opportunity that alleviates poverty.
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that help people with modest means to save towards the purchase of a lifelong asset, such as a home.
CFED was an early leader in the creation and growth of IDAs as a practice, and later as a federal and state policy strategy for economic security. Website
There is a whole chapter on how IDA’s work and where to find them in my book, Your First Home: The Smart Way To Get It And Keep It.
Investing Advice
The Financial Planners Association (FPAnet.org)
FPA is a community of financial planning experts ready to help you. The Financial Planning Association (FPA®) is the largest membership organization for personal financial planning experts in the U.S. and includes professionals from all backgrounds and business models. We help connect thousands of consumers to competent and ethical planners who uphold the FPA Standard of Care. Website
NAPFA
Need a financial planner? NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to the advancement of Fee-Only comprehensive financial planning. Website
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
LFE is a leader in workplace financial literacy initiatives. For many years, they’ve gone into companies all across the country and shown employers how they can not only help their employees to become more financially savvy, but also help companies to improve their bottom line by making sure that workers aren’t burdened by financial stress. LFE’s Certified Instructors have helped more than 500,000 employees learn how to “find” an extra $4,000 – $7,000/year…without adding a dime to the payroll of their employers. Website
Charity Work / Donations
If you are a non-profit organization that offers a financial literacy program to your community, we may be able to help you by providing free or low cost materials such as books, articles and maybe even a live workshop. Contact us for more information.
