Study finds positive financial behaviors increased: credit counseling, debt management effective

Authors :: Kim, Jinhee
Garman, E. Thomas
Sorhaindo, Benoit
Source :: Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. April, 2005, Vol. 97 Issue 2, p35, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The effect of credit counseling, debt management on financial management behavior of Americans is analyzed. The analysis shows, consumers who took services of debt management and credit counseling agencies have benefited and experienced fewer stressful events than those who never attended the programs.

Subjects :: Credit repair companies -- Influence
Financial management -- Psychological aspects
Financial management -- Analysis
Americans -- Economic aspects
Americans -- Behavior
Family and marriage

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