I am thinking about getting help to stabilize my financial situation. What else should I consider?

If you're thinking about getting help to stabilize your financial situation, be cautious.

• Don't rely on oral promises. Get everything in writing.
• Check out any company with your local consumer protection office and the Better Business Bureau in the company's location. They may be able to tell you whether other consumers have registered complaints about the business.
• Find out what services the business provides and what it charges.

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