Debt & Credit

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Dealing With Debt

Managing debt and strengthening your credit profile are key steps in building a healthy financial future. Responsible debt management — such as making payments on time, keeping balances low, and avoiding unnecessary borrowing — helps reduce financial stress and improve overall stability.

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Building & Improving Your Credit

A strong credit profile opens doors to better opportunities, including lower interest rates on loans, access to quality housing, and the ability to start or grow a business. By understanding and actively maintaining good credit, you can gain greater financial freedom, credibility, and the ability to achieve long-term financial goals.

Take the Next Step

Need help managing debt and strengthening your credit profile?
Contact a local Newark Prosperity Hub partner in your Ward today!

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem
      534 Clinton Ave, 07108 (Elementary School)

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

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    • NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Housing, Education, Health, Job Training
      233 West Market St., 07103

      Phone: 973-623-2800
      Email: nccti@newcommunity.org
      newcommunity.org

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    • NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION
      Advocacy, Consumer Rights, Financial Literacy
      625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102

      Phone: 973-643-8800
      Email: rosemary@njcitizenaction.org
      njcitizenaction.org

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    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org

    • NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Housing, Education, Health, Job Training
      233 West Market St., 07103

      Phone: 973-623-2800
      Email: nccti@newcommunity.org

      newcommunity.org

    • NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION
      Advocacy, Consumer Rights, Financial Literacy
      625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102

      Phone: 973-643-8800
      Email: rosemary@njcitizenaction.org
      njcitizenaction.org