MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE………………………………………….(888) 995-HOPE(4673)
HOPE Hotline provides 27/4 access to a HUD approved housing counselor who can advise you on choices that may be available to prevent foreclosure. https://www.hud.gov/homeownerhelp
TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICES……………………………………..…(855) 821-2125
An independent organization withing the IRS that helps taxpayers know their rights and can assist if you are having trouble paying your tax debt. https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/
CREDIT AND BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING…………………………….(855) 699-2227
Advantage Credit Counseling Services educates consumers about debt management, provides confidential budget and credit counseling and also provides a special debt management program. https://www.advantageccs.org/
DEBT COLLECTOR COMPLAINTS………………………………………..(800) 441-2555
If you are being harassed by a debt collector or creditor. Debt collectors and creditors may not harass, make threats or use obscene language. They may not call you before 8am or after 9pm. For more information on fair debt collection processes, you can visit: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/protect-yourself/consumer-advisories/fair-debt-collection-practices/
FREE FINANCIAL COUNSELING (PGH)………………………………….(800) 298-0237
Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is a partnership between the City of Pittsburgh, the non-profit Neighborhood Allies, and Advantage Credit Counseling to provide free, professional one-on-one financial counseling. FEC counselors can help with topics ranging from personal finances to business finances. https://pittsburghpa.gov/fec/index.html
STUDENT LOAN INFORMATION………………………………….https://studentaid.gov/
ELDERCARE LOCATOR…………………………………………………….(800) 677-1116
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/index.aspx
