counseling and advice

May 28, 2008 7:01 AM

I'm in a bit of a jam economically. I've got to make some decisions on how to proceed. Where can I go for advice and counseling on my best course of action?

I don't want to post my travails here on AskMeFi. Suffice it to say that Fat City is over for now and I'm in an economically unsustainable scenario. I've got to make some life changes and wish I had some resources for making better decisions. Are there websites where people are getting support and insight? Perhaps counseling of various kinds?

I have perhaps one person I can talk to about my situation with honesty other than my partner, who is part of the problem.

Where do you go for some real-world advice and perhaps some social support while you make changes?

posted by diode to work & money (6 comments total)

Get Rich Slowly may have the community and answers that you are seeking.
posted by seawallrunner at 7:17 AM on May 28, 2008

You might want to consider posting your story/questions over at the Personal Finances discussion boards at The Motley Fool (perhaps specifically to the Credit Cards and Consumer Debt or the Living Below Your Means boards).
posted by cosmodc at 7:17 AM on May 28, 2008

I always recommend the Motley Fool - I find the site itself useful and the forums invaluable.
posted by restless_nomad at 7:17 AM on May 28, 2008

The FTC consumer site has some information on credit. You can obtain an annual free credit report from annualcreditreport.com (link to FTC site about this program). There's also a fact sheet on the US DOJ page, and a list of creditor and debtor approved agencies, which could be a possible start.
posted by ejaned8 at 7:52 AM on May 28, 2008

If you need it, visit your local Consumer Credit Counseling folks (you want the one that
is associated with a non-profit). Better to be proactive with dealing with any credit items before they become issues.
posted by sandpine at 12:13 PM on May 28, 2008

Creditboards (.com? .org?)
Personal finance blogs
A financial planner (free at your credit union)
posted by salvia at 11:19 PM on May 28, 2008