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Summer Scams Alert!

This summer, sunblock isn’t the only protection you need. There are three major phone scams heating up now: text alerts that appear to be from your bank (Bank of America and BB&T come to mind); calls spoofing U.S. Marshals and threatening you with jail/arrest; and a spoofing attempt from 1-800-APPLE targeting iPhone owners and claiming that there’s a threat to your phone or computer. 

None of this communication is from the party it claims to be from, and each seeks to separate you from your money. What else do these contacts have in common? They all deserve to be hung up on, ignored and/or reported to the Federal Trade Commission.  (Source: Consumer Action Scam Gram Alert)

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Client Success In Knocking Down Debt

"We have seen our debt drastically reduced over this last year and I am so thankful for CCOA!!" -- Debt Management Program (DMP) Client K.

CCOA can help you, too! For your free, confidential financial appointment in person, by phone or online, contact us at [phone] or visit www.CCOAcares.com.

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Basic Needs and Medical Contributing to Credit Card Debt

A full 23% of Americans say that paying for basic necessities such as rent, utilities and food contributes the most to their credit card debt, according to a new CNBC survey. 

Another 12% say medical bills are the biggest portion of their debt. See the article for more details.

CCOA can help with a free budgeting/credit session with a certified financial professional! Call 479-521-8877 or visit www.CCOAcares.com.

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Kathee Harper Celebrates 22 Years At CCOA

Happy 22nd CCOA anniversary to Kathee Harper!

Kathee has helped thousands of people over the years, and every client who talks to her knows she would do anything within her power to support their journey towards a brighter financial future. 

One of our Debt Management Program clients told us recently, "I was head over heels in debt, but Kathee was amazing! I now have over $400 a month to save for mine and my daughter's future." 

What an amazing result! What an amazing tribute! What an amazing financial professional!

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Mary Sconzert’s 11 Years Serving Others

Today is Mary Sconzert's 11th anniversary at CCOA! Mary does an exceptional job taking care of our clients  each day through excellent customer service. And she's a team player who has increased her work hours to ensure we have coverage up front during the transition of getting a new receptionist.

So let's hear it for Mary Sconzert and her 11 years of loyalty to the CCOA team and outstanding service to our clients!

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Welcome to the Team, Bur!

The CCOA team had an All Staff training day today and took the opportunity to welcome Bur Edson (pictured far back, left) as our new Fort Smith counselor and educator. 

Welcome to the team of caring financial professionals, Bur!

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Past Due Car Payments On The Rise

NBC KNWA reports that over 7 million Americans are missing car payments! CCOA can help! For a free financial appointment with a certified personal finance expert, call us at 479-521-8877 or visit https://www.ccoacares.com/request-appointment/

Appointments available in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, by phone and online. For a brighter financial future, contact CCOA today!

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Happy 7th Anniversary to Bill Robertson!

Happy 7th CCOA anniversary to Bill Robertson! Bill is our Director of Operations and home buyer educator, doing monthly classes for us in the NWA community. Here he is in action teaching a home buying class, as featured in Arkansas Community Foundation's Engage magazine (October issue.)  

Bill first came to us as a Community Action Board Member and volunteered to be an educator. We are very thankful to have such a caring and talented professional as part of the CCOA team!