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Business Profile

Credit and Debt Counseling

Consumer Credit Counseling Service

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Important information

  • Additional Info:
    This firm formerly did business as Family Service of Milwaukee.

    This firm is now a part of Aurora Family Services, Milwaukee, WI.

    Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee states it was the first credit counseling service in the area to be a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit network of agencies dedicated to providing assistance to people dealing with stressful financial situations. CCCS is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Services for Families and Children, Inc. CCCS is a non-profit organization, licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Agency funding consists of donations from a variety of sources. CCCS does state they charge a small set-up fee and nominal monthly administrative fees. Agency funding consists of donations from a variety of sources.

About This Business

Consumer Credit Counseling Service, located in Milwaukee, WI, offers debt consolidation, assists in mediating payment plans with creditors to lower or eliminate interest charges and provides ongoing educational support to control current and future finances.

BBB Accredited Since: 9/17/2003

Years in Business: 143

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
8/1/1975
Business Started:
1/1/1882
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1882
Business Incorporated:
8/25/1886
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of Greater Milwaukee
Aurora Family Service, Inc.
Business Management:
Nikki Wachowiak, Supervisor

Additional Contact Information

Customer Contacts
Nikki Wachowiak, Supervisor
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (414) 345-3534
Other Fax: (414) 219-4890
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (888) 799-2227

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Additional Information

Payment methods
cash, money order, cashiers check, personal check
Refund and Exchange Policy
n/a

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