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The Financial Readiness program offers a wide range of services to assist soldiers and their families with financial affairs. Emphasis is placed upon educating soldiers and spouses in money management, proper use of credit, financial planning, deployment, transition and relocation, credit improvement, identity theft, investment information, and check writing principles to prevent financial difficulties before they arise and prepare them for their financial future.

(Family Center and Immigrant Resource Center, Family and Economic Opportunity Center, C-BASED program, Competency-BASED Community School Diploma Program, Competency BASED Community School Diploma Program) The Economic Opportunity Center (EOC) provides workforce development, job readiness training, and financial literacy training for families and individuals who are underemployed or unemployed. EOC helps clients develop their potential, provides technical assistance, and assists in removing personal barriers to employment through one-on-one coaching. EOC partners with local employers to provide pipelines to employment for underserved workers.

Provides assistance in understanding and applying for financial information. Helps individuals and families with financial decision making, problem-solving and planning. Counseling by phone or in person at UH Campus.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with respect to credit reporting companies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.

To help American families file for bankruptcy for free.

(Pathway of Hope, Salvation Army Kauluwela Community Assistance Center) The Salvation Army Community Assistance Center provides financial assistance for rent and utilities, pending funding availability. The program also offers intensive case management services known as Pathway of Hope (POH). POH is for families who are ready to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and move towards self-sufficiency.

(Financial counseling) HawaiiUSA's CUNA Certified Financial Counselors (CCUFC) are here to assist you with your financial needs. Coaching sessions are free of charge and customized to your needs. Popular topics include: budgeting, building credit, dealing with fraud, debt management, financial planning, saving and investing.

Provides consumer loans to assist Hawaii residents build credit, repair credit, pay off debt or address financial or housing emergencies. All borrowers receive individualized financial counseling. Hawaiian Community Assets does the financial counseling.

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

The Representative Payee program provides money management and budget counseling for individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) / Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits who are unable to manage their finances on their own due to a diagnosable mental illness. You may call Helping Hands Hawaii (HHH) directly, the State Adult Medical Health Division (SAMHD) eligibility line at (808) 643-2643 or the Ohana Health Plan Community Care Services (CCS) at (888) 846-42620.

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

(Hawaii Homeownership Center - Honolulu Office) The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's (HHOC) lifetime membership prepares buyers for the home purchase through classes and individual coaching. Classes address the general concepts about preparing for homeownership and the buying process; individual coaching provides support to identify buyer resources and create an action plan to become mortgage ready. Support after our members become homeowners is available through workshops and confidential meetings.

Trust Administration - Estate Settlement, Conservatorship and Agent for Trustee

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

(Debt Management, DMP) Money Fit negotiates lower interest rates and waived late fees with your current creditors so you can pay off 100% of your debt in five years or less. Negotiated APRs typically range from 2% to 8%. Debts can include credit cards, collections, medical debts, payday loans, old utility accounts, and past cell phone accounts.

Representative payee or federal fiduciary services are for individuals struggling to, or are unable to, manage their finances. The program helps find a means to maintain financial stability while gaining the skills and discipline necessary to acquire financial responsibility. Kokua Support Services works closely with the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and all third parties (case managers, landlords, creditors) to ensure clients funds are handled with the upmost care.

Assists homeowners or renters who are delinquent in mortgage or rental payments. Attempts to work out loan repayment plan and provides advice on possible options available. Offers homebuyer education to current and prospective homeowners on obtaining, keeping and maintaining their homes. Offers services for Maui county.

Free Financial Workshops, Financial Coaching, College Financial Aid Assistance, Debt Relief, and incentivized savings accounts to promote financial wellness.

Foreclosure International Group provides assistance on negotiating with lenders/banks on the customers behalf to restructure mortgage contracts and to help stop the foreclosure, provides assistance on loss mitigation, contract negotations, personal and business credit building and helps with asset legacy protection with trust, and provides lease option purchase. Also helps with mortgage refinancing and stops tax liens sales. Foreclosure International Group has a solution for anyone that's going through a foreclosure, preforeclosure, post foreclosure, dispossessary, loan modification, credit problems or building credit.

(Homeownership Education and Coaching Program - Kona Office) The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's (HHOC) lifetime membership prepares buyers for the home purchase through classes and individual coaching. Classes address the general concepts about preparing for homeownership and the buying process; individual coaching provides support to identify buying resources and creating an action plan to become mortgage ready. Support after our members become homeowners is available through workshops and confidential meetings. Office is located in the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, Koloko Branch - 73-5611 Olowalu Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Office hours are limited to branch hours of operations. As we only have one staff person at this satellite location, please call ahead for an appointment.

Representative Payee Services: Provides financial management services to chronically mentally ill individuals which includes but not limited to: aiding/facilitating the payment of essential bills and providing weekly/bi-weekly/monthly allowances to participants. Also includes regular budget meetings, budgeting and financial management classes to individuals or households that meet eligibility requirements.

Provides consumer loans to assist Hawaii residents build credit, repair credit, pay off debt or address financial or housing emergencies. All borrowers receive individualized financial counseling. Hawaiian Community Assets does the financial counseling.