ATLANTIC CITY – The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage and South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. will hold a consumer debt seminar April 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Court User Resource Center on the first floor of the Atlantic County Civil Courts Building, 1201 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City.
According to a release, presenters will offer information on how to manage credit and debt. Topics will include money management, collection and financial planning, and savings. Attendees will learn ways to get a free credit report, avoid the debt trap and deal with credit card debt and errors on credit reports.
They also will learn about the detriment of a low credit score and will receive important tips for financing a car and signing a contract for services, such as home improvement. Discussions also will address lawsuits credit card payment defaults, how to stop collection calls and how to handle judgments.
The event is free and open to the public. Because seating is limited, registration is required. For information and to register, call 609-402-0100, ext. 47220 or email Karen Michael at Karen.michael@njcourts.gov.
