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CESI Announces Partnership With Justine PETERSEN to Offer Save2Build Credit Builder Loan
RALEIGH, NC – Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) and Justine PETERSEN (JP) are proud to announce a partnership to provide CESI customers with an innovative product that helps reduce debt, create individual savings and build a stronger credit profile – an elusive combination for individuals struggling with consumer debt and critical elements for building financial health […]
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Consumer Education Services Inc. Recognized With Corporate Philanthropy Award
RALEIGH, NC – Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) was awarded the Triangle Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy Award on November 11, 2020. This award celebrates the work of nonprofits and corporate citizens through philanthropy, volunteerism, board support, and corporate partnerships. The Triangle Business Journal’s award winners comprise various nonprofit entities, corporations both large and small, and […]
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CESI Named To List of 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina
Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) was named by Business North Carolina as one of the 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina. This is the second consecutive year that CESI was featured on the list. The Business North Carolina awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in North Carolina, benefiting the economy, […]
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CESI Announces Community Development Financial Institution Certification for Carolina Community Impact
Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI) is pleased to announce that affiliated non-profit, Carolina Community Impact has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Carolina Community Impact joins a small number of certified CDFI organizations nationwide with a focus on community and economic development. As a certified […]
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CESI Counselor Named NFCC Brighter Financial Future Award Winner
Overcoming financial challenges and achieving financial stability is what the NFCC Brighter Financial Future Award is all about. Teresita Manrique, working with NFCC member Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI) managed that and more to become the 2019 winner of the award. Originally from Venezuela, Manrique moved to Miami, Florida and took a temporary job. Finding […]
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Greg Smalls Receives NFCC Outstanding Advocate Award
Greg Smalls, Director of Housing Development at CESI is passionate about helping individuals and families realize their dream of homeownership. He works tirelessly to help families accomplish that goal. For this reason, Smalls was awarded the NFCC 2019 Outstanding Advocate Award at NFCC Connect, the annual gathering of the nation’s largest and longest-serving network of […]
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Debt Reduction Program Helps Consumers Struggling with Debt
Despite low unemployment numbers and a strong economy in recent years, many Americans continue to struggle with their personal finances. Alarmingly, delinquency rates are rising and total outstanding credit card debt is at an all-time high. The non-profit credit counseling industry has been a trusted resource for struggling consumers for many years, offering budgeting assistance, […]
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CESI Honored as a North Carolina Best Employer
Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Employers in North Carolina. This program was created by Business North Carolina, NC SHRM and Best Companies Group. The survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in North Carolina, benefiting the economy, workforce, and […]
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Community Loan Center of the NC Triangle Celebrates One Year
The Community Loan Center of the NC Triangle (CLC), a holistic employee financial wellness program offered by Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI) to employers throughout the region, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. CESI, a non-profit that provides comprehensive personal financial education and solutions with the goal of enhanced economic security for everyone they serve, launched […]
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Survey Reveals Top Barriers to Homeownership
2019 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey reveals the most significant obstacles faced by prospective homeowners, underscoring the need for homebuyer counseling and education. Raleigh NC (April 24, 2019) – As Financial Literacy Month is recognized throughout the nation, Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) are working together to spotlight […]