Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.

Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.

67 Hunt Street Agawam, MA

Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.
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About Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.

Based in Massachusetts, Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. is a nonprofit credit counseling agency that provides financial education and debt management services to consumers. It offers credit counseling, debt management plans, and budgeting and financial education to individuals and families to help them reduce their debts. All counselors must achieve and maintain accreditation through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Free credit counseling
  • Extensive educational resources
  • Member of NFCC and FCAA

Cons

  • Fees vary by state
  • Can take up to 50 months to get debt-free

Bottom Line

Cambridge offers a free budget and debt analysis, making it a good choice for those overwhelmed with debt and not knowing where to start. Monthly fees for the debt management plan are $50 or less, depending on where you live. It can take up to 50 months to become debt-free.

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Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018

I needed help with my credit card debt and the payment plan that Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. set up for it was all right. It went on for three years and now the debt is already paid off. I felt though that I paid a lot to be in the program because over the three years, I paid around $1,000 which I might have saved otherwise. Other than that, I'm glad to be relieved of the payments.

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Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018

I was really in debt at that time and I needed help, so I called Cambridge Credit Counseling. The person who talked to me on the phone was really reassuring, so I went with them. Cambridge gave me a timeline and they even gave me a year when I would be finished. I gave them all my information and they took care of the rest. The payment ended up being a smaller amount than what I was paying each month if I were to be paying my debts individually. The credit counselor that I worked with was really nice. She gave me a lot of info right upfront. Cambridge would also call in and check up every once in a while, and they sent me little statements as well. They were super easy to get a hold of and I worked with whoever answered the phone. Everything went smoothly and I have completed the program.

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Response from Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.

Cristina, thank you for telling us about your experience on our program and congratulations on becoming debt free! Our clients typically see lower monthly payments on our program due to the decreased interest rates. Those interest rates can have a big impact on your monthly payment and when you're able to get out of debt.

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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018

I knew for a fact that I wouldn’t be able to pay off my two cards on my own. So I called Cambridge and they've helped me out well. The person that I got was good, and the enrollment was simple and easy. I just gave them my information and 1-2-3, it was up and running. So far, it’s going okay. The only downside is that the cards are cancelled. But Cambridge helped me get rid of those crazy credit cards. They also saved me a lot of hassle and money from interest fees. So it’s worth it. Cambridge has my approval. The quality of service is good and so far, it’s been a good experience. They’re say what they’re gonna do and they do it. The counselor called me when he had time, and was kind and informative. He gave me a due date for the payment plan and he’s only waiting for my checking and routing numbers. That would be the completion.

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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018

I've dealt with Cambridge Credit Counseling before and I felt comfortable with them so I used them again. I had an issue when I first tried to make contact with them again. I had someone that I didn’t particularly care for that took the call initially. So I called back a couple of minutes later and spoke to someone else. The guy was able to accommodate me, consolidate everything, and get everything rolling. He just got right to the business and that was what I wanted to do. I just faxed over the information, and we went from there.

I had a lot of debt and I was on their program for about four and a half years. I paid $196 a month and it worked okay. The first time I went through them, my payment was a little higher. Their customer support was good. As long as they have my email, they kept me abreast of what was going on, what payment came off first, or what was finished paying for first. They just emailed me and let me know. Cambridge was very good and I've recommended them to other people.

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Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018

I had a lot of credit card debts that I was trying to consolidate after the interest rates went up so high. I got Cambridge's services and the enrollment went really smoothly. They got my interest rate lowered on the credit cards then they consolidated it all into one payment that I made to them and they posted it. Everyone of the staff that I’ve spoken with was very helpful and very kind. We had great interactions. The payment plan setup was great too and I’m glad to be done with the program now. Cambridge was a huge help because otherwise, I would have been paying all those credit cards forever. I wouldn't have had any idea how to talk with the credit companies to get the interest rate lowered and go through all that. I would highly recommend Cambridge to anybody who needs their service.

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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

I saw Cambridge Credit in the phonebook and I took the chance with them because I've talked to other people and I wasn't getting anywhere. Nobody could tell me anything and the bank would just charge me a whole lot more interest in getting my credit cards off. We did everything over the phone when we enrolled with Cambridge, and it went really well. If I had any questions, I would call and ask Steve, and he would explain it to me. If I couldn’t get a hold of him, then I would talk to somebody else, and they helped me out too. I went through their program for four years and I've paid off over $10,000 of credit card debt. I'm really happy with that. I’ve talked to other people about Cambridge, and they thought that the amount I was paying was pretty high. But that’s the way things work. You have to pay for services. I was satisfied with Cambridge and I was glad when it was all done and over with. I’m debt-free.

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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018

I got married and had a lot of debt going into the marriage. My mother used Cambridge and told me that she would recommend using them. I enrolled in their credit consolidation program, and working with them definitely helped. I got my debt paid off.

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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

Cambridge walked me through every step of the way. I got into their credit card consolidation program and my experience was very good. Cambridge's counselors were very appropriate, offered good advice, and my payments are done. The cost was very reasonable, too. I would recommend Cambridge.

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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018

I had some extremely high credit card bills. Cambridge considered everything that I had and they worked out a financial plan for me that I could afford. The program worked really well and that helped me to pay off my bills. I was able to complete the program. However, I had difficulty towards the end when the bills were hitting pretty low and I had to adjust the payment. Also, there were times when I had trouble getting the correct amount paid and I called in and told them the actual price. We had miscommunication and things didn’t get done exactly right.

I ended up overpaying on one account and then when I was scheduled to make the last payment, I had the amount worked out and had that all set up. They transferred me to someone else to stop my electronic funds transfer, which should have been stopped after the last month’s payment, but they ended up stopping it too soon. So I had to do last month’s payment and deal with all that problem. Nevertheless, Cambridge made things a lot more convenient and I was very well-satisfied with the quality of their service.

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Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

Cambridge's program worked great. When I called, most of the time I had different people, but I had one guy that would call me to keep me updated. They were always very informative and they always threw the answer on everything I asked. The cost is great, too. Cambridge helped me out quite a bit, and I would recommend them.

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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

I had cancer and there was a lot of things going on in my life at that particular moment so I thought I needed help. I went online and started looking at different places that would help me. Cambridge came up and happened to have the best reviews and people were saying good things about them. I gave them a call and asked them how they would handle things. From the moment I started working with them, they handled things in a really good way that made me feel good.

They called the company that I owed the debt to and worked out the payment plan. They came back and made sure it was okay and that I could afford it. We went through what my financial obligations were at the time to make sure that I would definitely fit into my schedule and I wouldn’t wind up getting myself into a worse situation than I was already in. They knew how much I was making and what my bills were approximately per month. They took that into consideration to come up with a figure which was doable for me and where I wasn't gonna be stressed every month. I was set up from the get-go and then it ran smoothly from there.

I had a specific person who took me from the beginning all the way through setting the payments up and the first few months, I would talk to him to make sure I was doing things correctly. Also, every once in a while, they would check in with me via e-mail or phone call to see how everything was going and if everything was good. Everything went fantastic with them.

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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

Cambridge paid my bill. They had a monthly fee that was tacked on, they cut down the interest rate and I just paid it every month on automatic withdrawal. The payment plan was doable. But at first, I thought the fee I had to pay was a lot and trying to pay off a bill and having to pay in addition to that seems counterintuitive to me. But then it was fine and they did their job. I wanted to pay off a bill and they set up a program, and that’s all I needed.

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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018

Enrolling with Cambridge was really easy. They asked me how much I could afford and they set up the payment. I worked with a few of their counselors and they pretty much knew what I was wanting to do. I called them a few times and they were able to tell me how the program was going. It was really easy to talk to them, and they sent me a monthly bill statement. They set up the payment plan to where they paid more of the highest interest rate first. So it looked like they knew what they were doing. I've completed the program and it worked out good.

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Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018

I had a lot of credit card debt and was looking to consolidate and get out of it. I mentioned it in front of my parents’ friends and they told me that they have gone with Cambridge and that the company is awesome. I started seeing results after about a year but it took me five years clear up my debt. At first, going with the payment plan was difficult because I wasn’t working a lot of hours. As the credit card debt got down, I called and told them I couldn’t afford to make those payments. One of my bills was paid off and I asked if they could do a reduction and they were able to.

They’re very professional, friendly and they care about the client. I dealt with a couple of different people from Cambridge and every time I called or had a question about anything, they were always right on top of it and answered it very politely. They called to check and to see how things were going and if they needed any further assistance with anything. That was the best thing and that impressed me the most.

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Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018

When I first talked to Cambridge, they were never condescending. They said that if one of the creditors called me, I should try to pay it and then they would deduct it from what went through them. Sure enough, there were two companies that I had to pay one month, and then I received information from Cambridge reflecting that it had been paid. It blended in so well that I didn’t even see it as a cost. They were doing the dirty work and taking care of my bills for me. I didn’t have to worry. I just sat back knowing that everything was taken care of. Everything was smooth sailing. Close to the end with the way my pay started shifting, I would call and they would always assure me I was good. Plus they answered my questions. I would highly recommend them. I hope I don’t have to use them again but if the need ever arises, they're my go-to company.

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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018

I wanted mostly to improve my credit score and also to get rid of my debts so I enrolled with Cambridge over the phone. I did the debt consolidation program and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend Cambridge. A lot of people don't like paying fees but I took it as an entire payment. And as soon as my debts were paid off, my credit score went up. It did go back down but that was because I was using a lot of my credit.

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Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018

I was in debt and I was unable to handle the credit card on my own. I'd heard of Cambridge before so I reached out and tried them, and it seems that they've been around for a while. Once I made a call to ask a question, they took me professionally. They helped me to be debt free and right now, I’m relieved. It worked out well for me. I was stressed out when I came and now I’m lighter. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018

Cambridge was highly rated and the gentleman I worked with was very nice, thorough and always helpful. The process went really well and quicker than I imagined. Everyone at Cambridge was very pleasant and I was very happy with how everything turned out. Anytime I had a question or if I wanted to add or take away something, they were always very nice to me. Working with them has helped my credit. I had never done that before and I was scared to do it, but it turned out to be very beneficial for me. If I was in a pinch, I would definitely utilize something like that again.

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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

Cambridge was recommended to us by a financial adviser and they're great. They took our credit cards and we paid them then they paid the creditors. They were easy to talk to and they worked with what we could afford and what they could get with the creditors. With Cambridge's help, we were even able to pay our debts off early. It was wonderful dealing with them and I would recommend them.

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Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

At one time, I had a debt of $15,000. I got a call from one of Cambridge's representatives asking me if I have credit card problems. I asked her what we would do to help me out of the jam. She put me on a payment plan of 8 to 10 years thereafter paying $400 a month. Usually, when I pay off a bill, Cambridge sends me a contract stating I have paid. Cambridge also sent me a letter stating that creditors had overcharged me. The letter also stated that I needed to call Capital One, tell them that I overpaid $25 one time and $75 another time and that they owed me a refund. However, I'm still getting letters from creditors that I still owe $5 or $25. Still, I had a great experience with the company as I didn't notice payments were automatically deducted from my account. They treated me well and got me out of debt. Now, I'm back standing on my own two feet.

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Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

I tried with another debt relief company but they weren't accepting any clients. I went to Cambridge and their enrollment process was pretty standard. I did everything online and talked to someone in the Agawam office. At first, I called up, said I wanted to pay my debt off, and I needed a quote. I got a callback from somebody telling me over the phone what I was gonna pay and I told them that that was not how we were gonna do it. I told them I wanted corroborating evidence of what the payoff was gonna be and they sent me something. In the payment plan they gave me, I paid $30 a month. I was in the program for two years and now the bills are paid.

But it turned out that the payoff they told me was not what the true payoff was because I got a check back for $33.90 from Bank of America and now they’re telling me I owe them $3.04. I have no intention of paying it and if I have to, I will be over to the office in Agawam and Cambridge is gonna give me me back $3.04. Also, I have a very small credit balance on one of the other cards, so I was not even sure if they went through the credit card companies to obtain the balances. Cambridge should make sure they know what they're doing when they calculate the payoff balance. And they shouldn't call someone on the phone and tell them what their payoff is without giving them something to back up what they're saying. I had to ask to have something sent to me via either email or mail.

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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018

I had quite a bit of money that I owed. Cambridge made up a plan for me wherein I could pay off all my bills. They did a good job and I completed their program. I'm doing better now and I'm very satisfied with Cambridge.

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Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018

As an undergraduate, I racked up a lot of credit card debts. So, I was seeking for something to help me as I graduated from college to start balancing my financial life together. I had a colleague who had used Cambridge and she recommended it. The enrollment was super easy. The agent had me list all of the stuff I needed to be covered and he walked me through the process. Once everything got done, it was a peace of mind for me.

The program worked because I just did one easy payment. I had more than eight accounts and it helped me organized all of it. Also, the financial information that was sent helped. When I would wonder about certain things, I would just look up what Cambridge had sent and I would use that. And I would call the counselor when I had updates to my account and it was quick and easy. I didn't have to go through too much information. I would let him know what account I paid and how much. I completed the program six months early and it took three years and a half overall.

In the beginning, I thought how much it cost for the debt consolidation was a lot but as I started paying it, I realized how much I was paying per month and the interest. After I added all that, it wasn't a lot. The interest of what I would be paying afterward would have been way higher than the month-to-month payments. Also, it was an overall easy process and it was very helpful. If you're stressed out with your debts, Cambridge is a company that can combine all of your accounts together and make it easy for you. I have some friends that have gone through Cambridge since I have gone through the program.

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Reviewed Sept. 29, 2018

I had been looking for a company that would do consolidation and had gone to another company. I had a conversation with them, started to sign up and started getting some negative information. So, I continued my search, which put me in a better position when I talked to the next one. And so, when I got to Cambridge and asked them questions, I felt like they were the ones that could help me get through my debt issue. The enrollment process was very easy. I had already gathered everything together so when I was told what I needed, I already had them.

They told me they had to go to the creditors and negotiate for a payment. And once that was done, we talked about how much I could afford to pay. There was a worksheet that I could look at as to what my expenses were, what my receivables were and come up with something that would be comfortable that would allow me to live. After we went through that, they went back to negotiating with the creditors. And once that was done, they told me exactly what my monthly payment would be and how long I would be in the program.

Whenever I called for some questions, I was able to speak to someone quickly. They answered my questions and I just moved on. I received correspondence, a kind of acknowledgement along the way that said, "If you need anything, let us know," or "How's it going? Did you wanna make any changes? How are you doing with your budget?" So, they were checking in. They were very informative to let me know where I was. I'm finished with the program. As we finished, they sent me notifications that say, "Your last payments are made. Keep a lookout for a letter from your creditors,” and also offered to assist in any way if there was anything else I needed before they closed the account. They also checked to see if I wanted to add any other companies. So, they were very, very helpful. I have recommended them to a couple of people and I know that at least one did enroll.

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Response from Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.

Hello, Carita. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family. We're very glad to hear that you've completed our program successfully and you're debt free! We have several departments all working together to make sure we're able to answer your questions as soon as we're able. Communication with our clients is important to us!

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Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018

I got disabled, and I had borrowed money on credit cards. When the disability was finally approved, I was not paid the back money. I wound up in the hole. We needed to renegotiate a way that we could pay it. Then I heard of Cambridge Credit Counseling on a discussion on Fox News. They were mentioned as being one of the reputable companies that handle credit counseling. Their enrollment process was very easy. All I had to do was call them up, tell them what I owed, what my problems were, and they took care of the rest. It was my wife who talked to their counselor about where the balance was and they were very helpful.

It was big thing that they renegotiated the interest rate. Then they figured out what we could afford to pay and we just made that monthly payment. Every month it came right out of our checking account and it was taken care of. We’ve paid everything off now. The stress is gone and I’m happy to have gotten through it. The only issue that we had with Cambridge was there were things we didn’t wanna put in there but we were forced to put in by Cambridge to be able to negotiate with the other creditors. They explained that I didn’t have a choice. Nevertheless, it was a good experience working with them.

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Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018

We were pretty bad in debt, then we did a debt consolidation with Cambridge Credit Counseling. They helped us resolve our issues and get them cleaned up. The enrollment was perfect, and it was very self-explanatory. The rep kept us abreast with everything that was gonna happen and with what was going on. Everything that he told us went as planned.

We only worked with just one rep in the beginning. He has assisted us and we've stayed out of future debts. We went over what we owed and what he was gonna do to help us as far as what we can do. Then Cambridge set up a plan that was much more comfortable than us trying to pay several credit cards off by ourselves. Everything has been auto deducted from our account. The cost was also fine. We're almost complete with the program, and we would tell others that we have a good experience with Cambridge and they are able to get us out of our debt.

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Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

I was having some debt trouble and I wanted to pay off my credit. I got into debt consolidation with Cambridge where they distributed the money to the people I owe debts to. I talked to somebody about my finances, and they emailed me and sent me mail. They helped in getting rid of my debt.

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Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

Everything worked out very well with Cambridge. It was a good way to get out of debt and to do it the right way. They consolidated all my debt and then I paid everything down monthly. The first interaction I had wasn’t too good though. But, when I had called again, the rep set everything up the way I needed it to be set up. The enrollment went very well and they were very helpful from start to finish. They came up with a payment plan that I could afford monthly and they tailor-made a program specifically to pay it off under the conditions of whatever income was coming in.

The quality of their service was excellent. Cambridge got me out of debt and got me on the right track. They also followed up and checked in periodically to see how it was going. If I ever am in a situation where I need advice, Cambridge would be the first one that I would call. I am finished with the program and I recommend them.

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Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018

My ex-husband and I wanted to get rid of our debt and that was why we enrolled with Cambridge. Our aunt had used them before and she said that it got rid of all the creditors and all her debts, and that it helped her in the long run. A caller asked us information about our creditors and our debts. Then they tried to figured out a way we could get rid of our debt completely. They said we needed to escalate and we had to be strong, not to try to use the card and close all the accounts. It was affecting our credit in the long run but at least we were getting rid of the debt and we could start over.

They were really helpful too. Normally, creditors will call and bark at you all the time to make you pay. But the people at Cambridge told me that I wouldn't have to worry about the creditors and that they would deal with them directly. Sometimes though, the creditors wouldn't give Cambridge the policy or the amount of the balance so that was the only thing that I had to give them. Other than that, they took care of it. They managed my debt instead of me having to deal with that. I could live my life normally. I also didn't have to try to answer all the phone calls and that was very nice. So they helped me in releasing my stress a lot.

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Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018

The people whom I spoke with at Cambridge Credit Counseling were very nice and helpful and the enrollment process was easy. Once I got through the initial enrollment and signed up, my statement just came out monthly and I paid them a monthly fee. They knew what I had coming in and going out as well as what I owed and they worked with me to get something I could afford to do. They emailed me once in a while about progress. Furthermore, I didn’t have to talk to anybody because the process was automatic. Recently, I got an email congratulating me for finishing their program. Cambridge was great and I know they’re always available if I need to talk to them.

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Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018

I have so many bills and I wanted to get it over with and done, so I went to Cambridge. I gave them all the bills that I had and they worked out what I owed, what I had to pay with the companies, and then they set me a price. I paid them a certain amount and then I decided to up it. I then got it paid off early. Their people that I've worked with were wonderful, too. They always took care of my problem right off. I was very comfortable working with them. Once I had a concern with one of the places that I had paid off as they sent me another bill. Cambridge then contacted them and sent the results of what I had paid. Working with Cambridge has made my life a lot better -- I now have a little bit of money to buy groceries.

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Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018

I worked with Cambridge in the past and I initially heard about them through a family member. I enrolled with them for the second time and everything was easy. They were very helpful, everything was very clear, and none of my creditors had any issues. The counselor I had was very good, too. He would email me and do a financial checkup. Our interaction was very minimal, but I knew that if I had any questions, I could have contacted him. He was also very responsive, as far as he getting me started with the program. And for what I was gonna end up paying, the payment plan they gave me was pretty fair because I knew that I was not gonna be able to pay my debt off without some help. I completed the program and now I’m more budget friendly. I also keep track of all my expenses a lot better. I'm more organized and not too tempted to swipe my credit card.

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Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018

I moved my mobile home and bought land. I got behind on quite a few of my bills and the only solution I had at the time was to combine everything down into one payment so that I could catch up. I had used Cambridge once before, so I went with them again. They provided consolidation service at $50 a month for the fee. Whenever I had an issue that came up when I was discussing what I needed to do or if there were something that I didn’t think the merchandiser was doing correctly, I would call and ask the Cambridge reps. Some of the merchandisers weren’t getting it cleared off of my credit report like they should have and Cambridge would always step in and fix it for me.

Cambridge was very helpful and they got my bills paid off, which was all I was concerned with. They handled everything and got it taken care of. If there were any issues, they would step in and help me resolve them. They were able to do away with some of the overage and late fees. They handled getting it set up through each one of my retailers so that I didn’t have to deal with all of that. If they had any questions, Cambridge would email me, let me know that I needed to call them and then I would call and discuss it with them. If I had questions about everyday finances that I needed to discuss with them, I would call and discuss it with one of their counselors. They would advise me and send me letters and emails on things that I needed to pursue. They were really good and very advisable.

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Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018

I racked up some credit card debt and I was looking to get it down so I could start saving for a house. I heard of Cambridge through my job at The Gap. They had a sign up for those who needed help with debt. The rep went over each of my credit cards that we were gonna be putting onto the account. They reached out to the credit card companies, got them with 0% interest and gave me a roundabout. It would take four and a half years to pay it off completely with the amount that they were gonna take out every month.

The payment plan that they set me up with was definitely something that was doable. I had to pay a $30 service charge to them every month and I was fine with paying it. It was worth every penny. The amount I had to pay monthly was still less than what I was paying every month for all the bills. I have now moved into an apartment complex because my credit was so much higher. I didn't have to stay at home with my parents anymore and was able to get other credit cards with lower interest. Now, I don't spend more than 30% of the card and I'm really just paying the full balance off by the end of the month.

I was 100% comfortable working with Cambridge. They're very honest. If you tell them what's going on, they'll give it back to you exactly the way that they feel fit which is what I really enjoyed. They weren't afraid to tell me the hard truths about everything and they were definitely always there for me. Their customer service has always been great on the phone. If I had extra money to put towards my debt, I was able to call and ask them to help pay it down faster. The counselors I worked with understood that everybody hits hard points in their life and we use credit cards as a backup. But they talked me through it, really tried to help me differently, helped me learn how to save better and was always there for advice on what else I could do. So far, I had finished the program and I'm debt-free now.

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Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

People called me saying I owe some amount and then they put me on Cambridge. Then I went to the bank and made the payment. Sometimes, I put 100 and sometimes more, leaving more, so that was okay and I like it. My experience with Cambridge is very good and they don't charge too much interest.

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Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

We were broke and our credit cards were piling up. We did a Google search and Cambridge was one of the highly recommended options. We learned about them there and we saw some of their overall experience. The enrolment process was swift and easy and the rep was very helpful and kind. He explained things well so we understood what was going on at that time. We gave him all the cards, account numbers and the percentages of our APRs.

We signed up for debt consolidation where Cambridge negotiated lower terms for all our credit cards that were excessive. They paid our creditors off for us with a fee and the amount of the loans. They also worked out a budget with what we make per month versus what our expenses were per month. When we first reached out to them, they said that our expenses, specifically rent, utilities and basic necessities, were too high versus what we made. We ended up moving in with my parents and that cut our expenses enough for them to consider us. They also had some generalized budget of what we could spend on food and stuff and they got us signed up.

Working with Cambridge has been good. It was a time in our lives that we otherwise would not have been able to accomplish but we did because of Cambridge. They gave us some good suggestions and gave my boyfriend a lot of education as he isn't the greatest with credit. It was beneficial and I don't know that we would have been able to negotiate the APR again as well as they did and on our own. Cambridge helped us out at a time in our lives that we needed it. It was not an easy process and they didn't make us feel like idiots. It was very quick, easy and painless and they didn't try to swindle us. We got out of our debt and we're finally able to move on from here.

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Reviewed Sept. 17, 2018

I had some medical accounts that were in a collection and didn't have any money to pay the bills. My mother was with Cambridge before and she referred them to me. Their counselors were very professional and courteous and they seemed like they wanted to help you. The enrolment was easy and simple too. They just asked me information and I had to go through hoops, but the lady took care of it. I gave her the account numbers and things like that, and that was it. They then laid out a plan that was catered to what I was able to pay. I paid them a monthly rate and then they paid my accounts.

The program worked well and I was not stressing all the time. It helped me take care of the loan and go back to the doctors. As soon as Cambridge started paying them off, when I went to the doctors, I thought I wasn’t gonna be seen and it wasn’t done yet in the two years. The doctors, in a sense, already knew the loan was getting paid and they were already taking me in. Plus, I wasn't sent to collections. I've completed the program and I’d recommend Cambridge to others.

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Reviewed Sept. 16, 2018

Cambridge Credit Counseling was one of the companies referred by my employment. I had them consolidate my credit card dues. I gave them a list of all my credit cards and statements with the amount due and my name. Their program helped me get out of my debt faster. It was scheduled for five years but I only did about four years.

I completed the program by not having to pay multiple companies and just making one single payment that helped me gather more money so I could make a higher payment and get out of debt quicker. The Cambridge counselors were very helpful and I never had any issues with them. They were excellent. They talked to all the creditors and they negotiated an amount and then they added all the payments enough that I came up with it. I liked that they helped me create a budget and that made me see what I was doing wrong. I'm happy that I worked with Cambridge.

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Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018

I had too much credit card debt at high interest rates. I was slightly losing control and I was trying to tame that. The idea of dealing with consolidation with the credit card being closed and getting paid off at a lower interest rate had high appeal. We had an employee assistance program at work and when I said I was interested in doing debt consolidation, they referred me to Cambridge. So far, it's been going well, especially after dropping the $1,200 monthly payment. When you're in the process, you don’t have additional credit to depend on and it's definitely a little more painful. But it needs to be, right? Then you'd get out of debt.

With the Cambridge payment dropping off, we're gonna actually be able to buy a new car. We have an old car and I'm just waiting to build up enough money to have a down payment. Even then, I'm not completely using that money for down payment. There are still some credit cards but they're not out of control. The one thing that I was sad about was my credit rating falling. It took a little bit of a hit but it seemed like it was going up very slowly. That would be the only thing that was a little different than expected. But Cambridge did what they needed to do and it was done very well. It wasn’t perfect but it was as good as it could be.

Customer service was always good too. I had my own tracking things so when something didn’t go right, I knew about it before they did. But when it came to the problems, things were typically resolved quickly. One of the creditors was a little difficult to deal with. I had to use my bank where I had a home equity line of credit. Even then, the creditor was difficult. They wanted to be in first position on the home equity line of credit. But the Cambridge people solved it so that was good. Overall, the Cambridge experience has been very positive and helpful.

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Reviewed Sept. 14, 2018

I called Cambridge and they were super friendly and helpful. I spoke to a guy when I first enrolled and he explained everything. I could do everything over the phone and it was super easy. They were able to email me the stuff and I could electronically sign it and didn’t have to even leave my office. I had several credit cards so Cambridge went in and talked to the companies to reduce my interest so I could pay it off. The program worked very well. They automatically took the payment out of my checking account every month and I didn’t have to worry about making sure I got the bills paid on time. I knew once I made that one time payment they were taking care of the rest of it and I didn’t have to worry about it. So it made my life a little less stressful knowing that was taken care off. I got a statement electronically all the time so I could always look at it. I have recommended Cambridge to a couple of friends.

I was able to send in a lump sum to pay it off a little early. When I was trying to pay off early, I called Cambridge to know my pay off amount. They told me they would call me back but I called them twice and I never got a return call to give me a payoff amount. So I just guesstimated and sent in some. After I did that, they called me back and told me that I owed about $55 more and they took that out of my last payment. That was the only issue I’ve ever had with Cambridge because once I talked to them and it came out of my checking account, I didn’t have to visit with them again.

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Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018

We had a lot of debt and we were trying to balance it all, but it was becoming more than we could do ourselves. My mom had a similar problem when she was first married and she went through Cambridge, so she recommended them and I went right with it. My husband did most of the interactions with the reps when we were starting and the interactions weren't difficult. We gave Cambridge the debts that we were paying and they did a consolidation. They calculated our monthly bill to pay them and then they knocked off our debt one by one. If we didn’t go through Cambridge, I don’t even know where we’d be and how some of the debts we were handling would’ve gone. I really owe them a lot. If anyone is struggling in trying to balance the debts that they owe, they should go through Cambridge because they helped us out a ton. Cambridge is a great company and a great service.

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Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

A radio station has a business finance type segment in their morning program. It was about credit card consolidation things on what to do and what not to do. I've always thought the expert who was talking was very fair and very honest. When he was asked for a suggestion, he suggested Cambridge. My husband talked me into hiring them. The whole interaction with the rep of Cambridge was wonderful. They were very thorough. It was rough to pay that much but since I got in trouble by myself, I was expected to tighten my belt. It worked out really good. They kept in touch and I got monthly statements.

They consolidated and negotiated with the two credit cards that I had and set up one monthly payment. Their take out of the whole thing was $25 a month after an initial $75 enrollment thing. It was a major process. I got letters from both credit card companies saying what they had negotiated and I was kept in the loop for the whole thing. The payment was automatically taken out of my bank account. Cambridge was very understanding. They did not question me how I got myself into that situation. They offered information about how not to do it again. I have no credit cards now and I don't plan on getting one. I have already recommended Cambridge to people.

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Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

I had credit card debt and I heard good reports about Cambridge on the news and online so I enrolled with them. Their rep was very good. Everything was very easy and very responsive. And, the cost was very fair and in line. The program was five years but I got it down to three and a half years. Now, I’m no longer in debt which was a great relief.

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Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018

I had a lot of credit card debt and very high interest rates and I wanted to be able to consolidate everything. Someone who used Cambridge referred me to them. The enrollment process was very easy. I spoke with them on the phone and reviewed all the information with them. There were a lot of things that they wanted me to do such as doing a budget review and looking at some of the credit cards that I had and what some of the interest rates were.

They looked at all my debts and worked with the creditors and determined what the payments would be needed to be for each one of the bills. We talked about what my monthly payment was going to be. It was something that was very easy for me to be able to manage. I was paying so much more than that individually. The program has been great. At first, it was a little daunting when you think about having four years to be able to pay everything off, but it goes by a lot quicker than you anticipate. It’s nice to be able to see some of the balances go down, especially when they were able to negotiate better interest rates for you.

Periodically, I would receive emails from my counselor to do a review of how things were going. I found the service to be very helpful in that regard. It seems like they were very concerned about how I was doing and if everything was going okay. I was impressed that they were very attentive and very willing to help and wanted to make sure that I stayed on track. I’m very comfortable working with them. Moreover, I've always had the main telephone number for Cambridge so that if I had any questions and I wasn’t able to get a hold of my counselor, I could call and a rep would be able to help me out.

Going with Cambridge was one of the best decisions I ever made. It’s so hard sometimes to be able to get out from under the weight of all the debt. It is great to be able to have a company that works with the creditors and help you maneuver all of that. I would definitely tell anybody that was struggling with debt to look Cambridge up and seek out their services.

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Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018

Financially I could afford paying my debts, but it was going in so many directions that I knew that I would miss one eventually so I decided to put everything together and make it a lot easier to make one payment. I looked at what Cambridge had to offer, not just that they could consolidate but they also gave financial literacy to help guide and support me on how to use my credit better and build it.

There was some paperwork during the enrollment - some phone calls and little corresponding of what I needed to have taken care of. We correspond mostly through email and it was easy. They paid off my credit cards and I learned more responsibility when it came to having, earning, building and using credit. I've completed the program in three and a half years. Their reps gave me basic updates. Mostly, everything was paperless. I made my payments or I deposited them and they withdrew them. I got statements of my credit cards on a regular, so I kinda kept up with that as well and I knew that they were going down.

If I saw that my payment was gonna be late by a couple of days, I can always call in a couple of weeks ahead of time and let them know to not pull the payment yet, which I thought was really good. They made sure I was staying on top of my monthly bills. It was a huge burden that they had taken off of me. It was a little pricey, but I think it was worth it considering the amount of service that I got. The customer service was very consistent. It was very solid and stable. I really like that I could pick up the phone any time and give them a call and just, “Hey, I just wanna get an update to see how things are going.” They weren’t always able to give me my end balance because I fluctuate at times, so I would have to wait for my monthly statements but they would let me know if there was any issues or when one would fall off like, “Okay, that one’s been paid off.” The payment was always consistent.

When one got paid off, they would pay more on the other ones.The only thing I wasn’t clear on was when my credit cards were paid off, they were also closed. I was always under the impression that when one closes, it hurts your credit. In which case, they always told me that, “Yeah, when it got paid off, it was closed." It’s a good thing because I don’t need those credit cards and I’ve learned to delegate a lot better with that. Cambridge was a great learning experience and if I ever find myself in that predicament again, which I don’t foresee because I did learn a lot through it, I would definitely use Cambridge again. I would recommend them.

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Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018

I had legal debt and I was referred to Cambridge Credit Counseling. I had two different credit card companies that were charging me 15% interest rate. Cambridge got involved and they reduced it to 4% which I was unable to do by dealing directly with the credit card companies. The payment plan was fine. It was automatic payments from my retirement payment. In fact, a very nice lady called me the other day and congratulated me on paying off the last one. My experience with Cambridge Credit Counseling to pay off legal fees has been smooth sailing for the last four or five years. They helped me a lot. They did a good job for me and I'm sure they'd do a good job too to whoever I'm recommending it to. The list of payments they sent me was very well done, very professional. They're a very good company and I enjoyed their services. I've been very satisfied.

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Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018

I needed to put something to put all the bills together to try to get them paid off quicker. Cambridge was willing to help. I told them what I wanted, and they got to it. They explained what possibly was gonna happen, and we were off and running. It was the first time we dealt with the representative and he was pleasant, nice, easy and straightforward. I'm now debt-free and I don't think Cambridge charged me anything. The cost was fair. Give Cambridge a call and see what you can do with having them manage your accounts.

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Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

Cambridge Credit Counseling was the best solution that I found to get out of credit card debt in a reasonable amount of time. They would be a good partner in getting your financial health back. I had a lot of unmanageable debt and couldn’t make my minimum payments anymore. My mom had worked with them with her debt and so I reached out to them myself. The enrollment process was easy and I remember they made me feel taken care of and I could deal with the difficulties I was facing. They gave me a game plan for getting out of debt and made it automatic for that. There was no wiggle room for me to cut corners or not pay as much as I needed to, to get out.

Furthermore, their counselors contacted me regularly through the first year to check that everything was going okay and that I can still manage my payments. They also gave financial advice to make sure I was using the rest of my money responsibly and that I was adjusting to not using credit cards. In closing, I couldn’t have done it on my own. Even the fee was totally fine, which was $25 a month. It's nothing compared to what I was paying. Five years later, I don’t have any credit card debt. It all worked out. I’m really happy with Cambridge.

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Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018

I was working with a company and they referred me to Cambridge. They brought my percentage down and I've completed the program. At the beginning when I applied, the guy that helped me out was very helpful. It was very easy. Everything was set up, but I still get my emails every month. Cambridge helped me get rid of that debt. So if you want to get rid of your debt faster and not too much interest rate go to Cambridge. They give you better advice on what you have to do.

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Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018

I needed to get some bills paid and went with Cambridge for the payment of my account. The enrollment process was easy. They set up a payment, I paid for it and it was all electronically done. I paid off my account and I would use Cambridge again.

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Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018

I got a debt management program with Cambridge Credit Counseling services. The enrollment process seemed fairly easy two and a half years ago because if it would have been difficult, I would have backed out of it. They were the easiest to navigate and to get in touch with. I was able to pay off the credit cards that I needed to pay off. The interactions I had with their counselor were all very positive. They answered all of my questions and they helped calm any anxiety I had about going into debt management.

When they worked on my payment plan, they took an inventory of my income and all of the costs that I needed to pay off. We talked about what was required in terms of getting paid off in the time that was allowed or what I needed to do. They let me know that I had options and I remember realizing that paying that amount in that amount of time would be to my advantage over not going into a debt management program because then I would still be paying almost the same credit cards for the next 20 years and still not having paid off. The counselor explained that to me and how it all worked and how I have reduced the interest rate.

Working with Cambridge felt like 10 horses off my shoulder. It feels great to be out of debt and not to owe that much money. Their process isn’t the best in terms of tearing down on which to purchase and getting the budget under control, but it's worth it. They were helpful with that. They would send newsletters and they also offered to do the financial check-up to make sure I'm on track to do what I needed to do. I liked that follow up and support.

If somebody is going into a debt management program, I would definitely recommend to go and try to navigate Cambridge before going anywhere else because they seemed to be user-friendly since they were a smaller outfit. They seemed more personable, and every time I call, I would get the same individual. It was important for me in terms of continuity in service that somebody understood me. They might not know me personally, but they had something as to who I am and what my needs were.

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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

My brother used Cambridge Credit Counseling before and since I had a bunch of debt that had to be paid through, Cambridge seemed like the best. They combined all my credit cards and were able to drop the interest rates. I spoke to the Cambridge counselor twice and after we set the account up, that was it. The cost was good and it was easy to pay everything off. I'd recommend Cambridge. It's worth looking into it.

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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

When we were overextending on our debt and all our credit cards are over the maximum, Cambridge was very accommodating and offered the best deal. The enrollment was all done over the phone. They explained it to me and then they sent me a form that I filled out, and they mailed me all the information. The process was very quick and easy. There were eight credit cards and they told me how they were gonna handle it. They paid off all the credit cards and we made one monthly bill for five years. Their service was excellent and I was very happy with it. We're done and we are in a better state than we were. It was a very pleasant and rewarding experience. I would highly recommend Cambridge.

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Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

My wife lost her job and we fell upon hard times and bills piled up. I researched and Cambridge Credit Counseling seemed more legit than anybody else. I contacted them and they helped me set up a budgeting plan and it was very simple. Plus, the cost was more than sufficient and more than fair for the services I got. Any questions or problems I had, they were right there and they were willing to help over and above. They sent me all kinds of information all month long on any questions I had and they gave me all kinds of tools to help improve my skills on budgeting.

Now I got everything paid off which I’m pretty much excited about. This is the first time I’m actually banking money with some of the tools of the trade that Cambridge taught me and the information they put out there. They still send me stuff and I could call them now and they’re still there. I had a good experience with this company and I would recommend them to anybody if they got into a situation like I did.

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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

I was tired of juggling my credit accounts and I wanted to get my debt under control. But I’m a big stickler about protecting my credit and also what companies were going to charge me to do it. I did research on a couple of companies and Cambridge had good ratings. With the way they went about things I thought they would be a good company. I paid them one payment per month instead of paying seven credit card bills. It helped my credit not to take a crash, because if I were to try to settle out all those credit cards by myself, I was going to let them all go and that’s just going to kill my credit. Cambridge helped me prevent that from happening. The credit counselors sent me monthly statements, which was good. If I asked for a payoff amount, they made sure they got that to me.

Furthermore, they also sent emails with little courses I could take, or little tips or things about how to keep my credit good. They also make sure I’m on track and don’t take too much new debt. I have two credit cards now, and that’s it. Considering they took care of all the paperwork, they charged me $35 a month which is not a ton to pay considering they take the burden off me. They worked with the credit company on my behalf and they pay them out every month. The charge is reasonable. Cambridge is a good company and I would recommend them to other people.

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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

I was way behind on my credit cards and I wanted to get out of debt. I talked to Cambridge and they told me that they could consolidate my debts and that I'd have it paid off in a couple of years, which sounded good. I felt very comfortable working with them. Whenever I talked to them, everybody was personable. Also, the payment plan they set up for me was perfect. They set it up in a way that I was able to get it paid off and at the same time, I wasn't going to go broke doing it. I have finished the program and it's gotten me straightened around where I'm not in debt now. My life has been the best that it's been in a few years.

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Charlie, excellent work on completing our program. We hope that our financial education tools and counseling are able to help you continue to track your finances and remain debt free. We know it can be a big relief to get rid of that debt that hangs over you.

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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

I was trying for a consolidation loan through LendingTree and I didn’t get the loan because of my debt-income ratio. So, they got me in touch with Dan from Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp and he started me up. He told me what it would be like to get my credit cards in order and what cards I wanna get rid of. He told me that once we started, they were gonna be cancelled and he worked with me on the monthly payment amount and he tried to get them down as good as he could.

The representative was very easy to get a hold of. He gave me his extension number and I could call him any time and he was very reasonable and helpful. The cost was only $26 a month for his fee and then the rest of it was all just paying the cards off with. It was all under $300 a month and I didn’t have to bust my back trying to live and then do that at the same time. I was happy with the process and working with Cambridge wisened me up a little bit about credit cards. I started back in 2015 and they're all paid in full now and it's a little easier to get stuff now.

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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

I was looking around at the reviews and the ratings of debt consolidation companies and Cambridge Credit Counseling seemed to be the best. Everything has worked out great with their program. It consolidated my debts. I was able to keep to the schedule and I'm now done with the program. The counselor that I worked with was fine. He gave me calls and emails, and he reviewed everything with me. He kept me up-to-date with everything that was going on and gave me good advice. Also, the cost of the service was good and definitely fair for the service that I received. Working with Cambridge bettered my life and made me a little more knowledgeable about handling my money and my debts.

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Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

We began with Cambridge earlier, but through a misunderstanding, we had to begin again. The counselor we were assigned to was really easy to work with, quick, friendly, with good follow-through until we were all set up. The budget was better than I had hoped, and less than the original amount. We are very happy to see things in better order now, looking forward to being debt free, and the control a budget gives is really stress reducing! I know I can get all the help we need to make permanent changes, to have more money at the end of the month, instead of the other way around. We are committed to being out of debt, with money as a tool, instead of the lack of it being the rule! We are really glad we are going with Cambridge, and highly recommend them to you!

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Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

Four years ago, like so many people, we found that the debt that we had accumulated on credit cards, was more than we could handle. Every month was a struggle. We considered ourselves to be responsible, hard-working people, how could this have happened to us? We heard Clark Howard talking about CCC on his radio program when one of the callers asked about credit card debt. In desperation, we decided to just call to see if they were worth considering as a means to get our finances under control.

We are so glad we made that call! This month we made the last payment, on the last credit card we enrolled in the program. The staff was supportive, encouraging, and professional. We never felt like we were being judged for letting our finances get so out of control. As of today, we have only our mortgage to pay off. What a wonderful feeling! I would recommend Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. to anyone who wants to regain control of their finances. They will be there to help, all through the process.

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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

I had a significant amount of debt that and needed to get a payment structure in place so that I could work towards the goal of getting them all paid off. And since I've worked with Cambridge in the past, I decided to use them again. I signed up for a program where they negotiated and collected the payments and distributed them to the creditors. I've worked with Cambridge's fantastic and supportive reps who asked a lot of really good questions. There were some who looked at my creditors or balances, came up with a plan and presented it to me. They wanted to make the payment plan something realistic and we mutually agreed that we were gonna be very aggressive, given what my goals were. They were very honest about the level of commitment that I would need to make and changes that I would need to make in order hit those goals.

Then once the plan was put in place, that person went away and I didn’t get to speak to him again throughout the entire program. The plan was difficult but it was exactly what I wanted to do. It was a very good program. And they did a good job of structuring it and setting me up for success. I have already finished the program and I'm happy to be debt-free.

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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

I had some credit card debt and I wanted it to be gone. I researched Cambridge Credit Counseling on the internet and I liked what they said, so I decided to go with them. I liked the enrollment process. I had a guy talk to me and set everything up. They helped me a lot and they set up a plan for me. We went from there and the money came out every month. I didn't have to worry about it and they were all paid off. The counselors listened to what I had to say and they worked with me in my budget and the amount that I had coming in at the time. They made it so that I could get everything paid off and still be able to live comfortably.

My house is completely paid off and I am credit card debt free. I really liked the program because it came automatically out of my checking account and it lowered my interest rates. And within five years, everything was paid off. I felt really comfortable working with the team at Cambridge. They got back right away if I had a question or a concern and they sent me monthly statements. The cost was good. I paid a little membership fee every month, but I didn't mind paying for it. I would go with them again if anything happens and I would recommend them to anybody to go through them. Five years may seem like a long time, but in the end, I still got good results. One of my friends told me that a lot of people don't complete it if they go for five years, but I said that I'll complete it. I always made my credit cards payments, but I could never beat the interest charge. I felt like I was just giving them money and it was spinning my wheels and wasn't going anywhere.

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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

I was looking for a company that has a good reputation and I wanted to know if Cambridge Credit Counseling would be able to help me out. At that time, three years ago, I was having too many balances from credit cards, so I looked them up online. I signed up with their program and I provided them with the balances on the accounts that I had. They told me how long it would take me to pay those balances. Also, they gave an estimate of three years for me to complete the program, but it took me three and a half years to finish it. Now that I’m done with the program, I feel relieved that I don’t have to have the money taken out of my account anymore and I have extra money.

The rep was very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with, and he helped me understand some of the information. Cambridge kept providing me monthly updates with information and the statements via email, so I didn’t have to call them. But when I did, they were very friendly and helpful. They were very good in working with their customers and the cost for their service was really good.

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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

The enrollment process at Cambridge Credit Counseling was wonderful. The person I talked to was really generous and talked to me through the entire process. I’ve never had a problem with them for four and a half years I was with them. I’ve talked to quite a few people throughout the process and everyone has always been amazing. They talked to the companies for me and they made something that worked for me so it was perfect. For the price, their service was great. It wasn’t too high where I can’t make the payment and pay them as well. I was in a lot of trouble before but I already paid my final payment so I’m done and things are great. I recommend Cambridge.

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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Cambridge Credit was great. My credit rating has went down some. They set the program up and I just kept paying. It was so good. When we had the hurricane I called and told them when I realized that Puerto Rico had shut down and we shut down. I made my deposit and it didn’t go anywhere. We couldn’t get any money. The ATMs and the banks weren’t open. We had a category two category 5 hurricanes. We were tore up and they were really, really good. Once I called them and I told them the situation, they gave me a couple of days for the bank to fully process and send the payment in and I was good. In a crisis like that, Cambridge worked with me.

They also made the cost affordable for me. I also liked the way they set it up where if in case I wanted to pay a little bit more into one of my accounts, I could do that. That was really awesome because once I got out of the rocks, I started to have extra money and I started paying bank amortizing. When I started paying a little $50k it helped to bring the balance down. All I have now is two other credit cards that they didn’t take and that’s good because now I’m able to pay more money on them.

I like that every month I got a statement from them letting me know what was paid. They were upfront and honest. I didn’t have to call them to ask what my balance was and what was going on. They made it very clear by their communication where I was at. I was telling my friend about it and I hope she calls them and try to get her bills paid up because I, too, underwent that. I told her that was what I did and it helped me. Cambridge helps you to manage your money. I was trying to help my nephews and my niece go to college and then I was spending up more than what I have and as the economy got bad then my part-time job didn’t really help that much so I got in a bind but I’m out of it now. I’m glad and I thank Cambridge. I didn’t realize that I was almost in the end till I got a call and the guy said, “Would you know in your July payment you only owe us $6.” And I was like, “$6.”I cried. I was like, “Are you serious?” I can’t believe I got to the end.

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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

I had to use credit cards when I was laid off for two years and I incurred a lot of debt. I tried to get it under control and with everything else I was faced with, it was just too much to keep track of everything. I needed a lot of debt combined and I wanted somebody reputable. Cambridge Credit Counseling was recommended as such, then I talked to their rep at the beginning when things were getting set up. But after we got the program all set up, it was a done deal. I knew what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. One time, I had a question so I sent an email and Cambridge was able to get back to me the next day. The amount of money that was coming out was quite hefty and now it's like I've got a giant raise. Cambridge simplified matters greatly and that was a big reward. I'm done with the program now and Cambridge got me out of debt without having to worry about each bill that was in the system.

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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

I had some doctor bills and I sent it over to somebody because I was having problems. I heard about Cambridge on TV and picked them up. When I first started with them, it was a small amount that they charged me. And as I grew with them, I had to keep on adding bills and they accepted them. I loved that about them. They took patience with me and they were very courteous. They asked me what debts I had and if I had to add more to it, they told me to call them and give them my account numbers on all of them.

They went through my account and told me exactly how much I'd be paying. I told them that I could afford it and that was how we settled everything to my account when I was working. I'm not working now, so they didn't put a large amount on me to make the payments and I was comfortable with it. Then, when I had a concern, it didn't take very long for them to get back to me. They did everything perfectly and got me out of my mess. If I had to have something else, I would come right back to them.

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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

I asked around and there were a lot of places that promised one thing and didn’t deliver. But Cambridge got a good rep, so I went with them. Enrolling with them was quite easy and everything was explained well. Every now and then, something would get sent out as far as advising me to do this or that, but I already knew what the goal was. It was to spend as little money as possible and not use my credit cards.

The program worked like a charm for me. It was a very basic and straight-ahead program and there wasn’t too much intrusion. Things went well and that was the good part of it. It lasted for four years and I got used to the money not being in my paycheck anymore. It was simple. The amount of $445 was taken right out of my account according to the payment schedule. A lot of my debts were essentially late-life student loan debts because I had been using credit cards to go back to get a master’s degree, which was very dumb. But I paid it all off and now I’m debt-free in almost everything. The cost of their service was also reasonable. I was happy with Cambridge and I recommended to a couple of people.

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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018

I liked that Cambridge was non-profit and their fees were extremely reasonable. I also looked up a whole bunch of companies, and the rest of them ruin your credit and they'll put your money into escrow until you keep getting calls and calls and calls, but Cambridge didn’t do that. There was another non-profit that I contacted and they charged $80 a month while Cambridge was at $20. Also, anytime I had a question, I'd call Cambridge up and they were right there to help me. I've recommended them to other friends of mine and they're doing the same program and they're also very pleased.

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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Before going with Cambridge Credit Counseling, I looked into other companies but they weren’t that good and I didn’t care for them, and I didn’t know if I’d trust anybody else. I was skeptical of taking Cambridge's program, but it wouldn’t hurt so I decided to try it. When I enrolled in their program, I had to give them all my accounts and how much I owed my creditors. The counselors were excellent and I liked them. One of them was Bryan and he was very helpful every time I called and asked him a question, and he answered my questions truthfully.

The payment plan that they set up for me was great and I never missed a payment. Sometimes it was stressful but only in the winter months because my hours were cut back, but my husband helped me through the winter. I am all done with the program and it took about four and a half years to complete. I have a little more money now since completing the program and I’m trying to save money so I can get a new car. On the whole, I had a great experience with Cambridge.

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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

I told a senior citizen that I had credit problems and she told me about Cambridge Credit Counseling. In the program that I signed up with, they were able to lower my interest rates and some of these were up there. The rep that I talked to in the beginning was pretty cool and I had good interactions with the credit counselor that I worked with. Every payment that I made through Cambridge was $170 a month. The cost might just have added up to what all my bills were and I was glad with that. Since going through their program, my savings have been adding up a little bit.

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Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018

I Googled information about Cambridge and with their help, I was able to pay off almost $30,000 worth of debt. Their reps were easy to get a hold of. They got a couple of the accounts to lower their interest rates, some more so than others. It wasn't a huge difference with the amount that I was paying on a monthly basis, but the timeframe was much shorter because they got the insurance reduced. They ended up taking approximately 40 bucks a month, which I think was all right. However, when they're paying off the cards, it's better if they can get an exact amount and just pay if off because it takes a really long time to get the balances. I have six accounts and they all ended up having a little bit of a balance.

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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Cambridge was referred to me by someone who used their service before. I sought their services for a credit card. Enrolling with them was wonderful and their rep was always helpful. Working with Cambridge has helped me get payments for that card in order. I recommend them for sure.

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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

One of our relatives had used Cambridge Credit Counseling and had the result, so we went with them too. The enrollment process was very easy. Once everything was set up, they had automatic enrollment. We worked with only one guy and I gave him all the accounts. Then he called me back and it wasn't long. Cambridge was flexible in working with me on my payment plan and the rep told me when he got the interest rate down and I would be paying the minimum fee. They said they were gonna send me something that I have to sign because we've finished the program, but I haven't gotten it yet.

One thing that could help is if their website would show us our estimated payoff fee. It only shows us how much we have left to pay on our accounts but it doesn't tell us how long we have left to pay. I called Cambridge a couple of times to try to figure out how many more payments I had and they were forthcoming with that, but being able to get that from the site when we log in would be nice. Other than that, however, the cost of the program was good for the quality of service that they gave.

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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

My son had used Cambridge Credit Counseling and he told me that they were very good. The enrollment process was fine. They told me the payment plan, then I agreed to it and we went on from there. My payment started out at $20, then it went down to $15 and to $10, and that sounded fair enough. I have already completed the program. I've got myself out of it and I'm on the right track. Everything worked out fine and I didn't have to file for bankruptcy. I felt good that I paid back the people that I needed to pay and I would recommend Cambridge.

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Reviewed July 31, 2018

Cambridge was the first company I found to help me with my credit card. Enrolling was easy and the cost was fair for the service I received. I'm satisfied with my experience with them.

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Reviewed July 31, 2018

I had been through credit counseling and paid off all my debt 30 years before when I was much younger, but I didn't learn my lesson well enough the first time. I had nine bills and I had to cut off my home phone so I didn't have pesky bill collectors calling. I wanted to be in a financial standing to live a lifestyle to which I’d been accustomed to, so I reached out to Cambridge out of a referral from a relative. The enrollment process was very easy because with technology, it was just a matter of being able to do most of it online. Cambridge has a great process and they have a wealth of information that’s helpful to get my financial health in order.

Immediately once I enrolled, they took over my bills and got the interest rate from 27% to 2%, and I didn’t have collectors calling and sending me letters anymore. Cambridge gave me peace of mind and I realized that I was not alone and I didn’t feel shame. Their rep was great on the phone. After a while, once I got really set up, I realized that my rep was working all day so I had to cut the cord. I realized that I was on my own and everything was set up and I could do it, but not that he didn’t want to take the time with me. Cambridge would send me letters every time a bill was paid off in full. One time, I took one bill out of Cambridge because the company wouldn’t lower the interest rate and after I took it out, all of a sudden, they wanted to work with me. I had a $5000 debt left and they settled it for $1000, so that was awesome.

The money that I paid Cambridge was basically the number of bills that I had. It started off that I was paying them about $60, then as I paid off bills, that got lower and lower. What they got was more than reasonable. I was able to pay off all my debts and I have a certificate that I graduated and my credit score is much improved. I would highly recommend them. One of my favorite servers at my favorite neighborhood restaurant worked three jobs and she just enrolled last week, and she will be able to give up one of her jobs.

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Reviewed July 30, 2018

I was looking to pay off my credit cards and build up my credit. I googled and came across Cambridge Credit Counseling. I talked to them on the phone and they counseled me and told me everything that they were gonna do, and they did it. They deducted a payment every month from my checking account. They made it very easy to make the payment. I paid only $88 a month for everything, which was good, and there was no stress on me whatsoever. Every month, they emailed to me a report on what they had paid, how much they had paid, and how much I had left.

Then a rep called and told me that the payment would be my last one and that I'd be finished with the program. They had told me that it would take me two years to complete the program and I've done that and everything has been paid off. They boosted my credit up and I’m feeling good about that. I'm making sure that I pay my debts and I’m very aware of my credit now. I had a good experience with Cambridge and they were great, and I would recommend them.

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Reviewed July 30, 2018

I looked at different review sites and I decided to go with Cambridge Credit Counseling. The enrollment process was fine. The counselors that I worked with were very knowledgeable and they explained everything very well. They negotiated with my creditors and I was okay with the monthly payment. I have now completed the program. I'd rather pay Cambridge a couple of thousand dollars and have low interest rate than try to have this credit card with ridiculous rates and never do it, so the cost of the program was perfectly fine. I called them to make sure they had the updated balances so they weren't overpaying the different credit cards, but other than that my experience with them was fine and the process went smoothly.

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Reviewed July 29, 2018

Enrolling with Cambridge was easy, quick and uncomplicated. I talked to their reps and they were kind and considerate. Also, I felt like I was well informed. Cambridge consolidated all my cards and worked on a plan that I could afford. They gave excellent service and I'm really happy that I'm out of debt now.

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Reviewed July 29, 2018

I was looking to consolidate my cards and I happened to find Cambridge. Their program helped me be smarter with my credit cards and helped me try to manage my money a lot better, so it’s been real good. I got a three-year deal but the price only took me two years. The rep would always email me quarterly and whatever questions I had, I could ask him and he would call me back. At the end of the day, I did what I needed to do to pay my cards off. Cambridge helped me out and if they hadn’t, I would probably still be paying my cards, so I appreciate it.

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Reviewed July 28, 2018

Signing up with Cambridge was very easy. They made sure that I can afford the payments and they wanted me to have some money, too. The cost of the program was $20 a month which was all right with me. They told me to keep up with the payments and I did. I have now completed the program and it makes me wanna and get my credit score up higher. I had a pretty good experience with them.

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Reviewed July 28, 2018

I’ve always believed if a man owes, a man should pay. I didn’t wanna file bankruptcy and when I was sharing my experiences with a good friend and client of mine, she told me she was in a program at Cambridge. The enrollment process was easy. I had an issue e-signing my papers as I’m not a computer person, but my payments were on automatic withdrawal and I always made sure I had my payment in so the counselor never had to call me. I have completed the program and last month was my final payment. I was surprised that four years went by so fast and their program got me out of debt. I had a very good experience and if I was dumb enough to get myself back in a situation like that, I will be calling Cambridge again. I’m so glad that somebody referred me to them and I would recommend them too.

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Reviewed July 27, 2018

I had concerns with debt and I wanted to get things together before they got worse and I fall into bankruptcy. The process of enrolling at Cambridge Credit Counseling was very easy and they were very kind. They extended their plan a little bit for me because normally I think they did, at one time, a four-year plan and we were on a five-year. And what a big difference it has made.

I worked with their rep occasionally. We set everything up to pay and it got paid every month for five interventions. And I really understood what they were doing. The rep explained why we needed to do it this way and he called me back afterwards and said, “This is the arrangement I had made with this credit card. And now we’re able to get a great deal here but not right here.” But still he explained the whole process so I felt very comfortable with it. I don’t think there was much cost involved for us. It was very reasonable, what they were doing. So contact them before your financial concern gets over your head. I had a very good experience. I wouldn’t be afraid if something happened to use them again.

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Reviewed July 26, 2018

I signed up with Cambridge Credit Counseling many years ago. They charged me a flat monthly fee and I would suggest lowering it because it really added up after five years. Also, some of their fees were more than what I had to pay down on my credit. I paid my debt off early and it took me 5 years to do that. I feel good now that I've paid everything off. Plus, I saw a rebound in my credit score a couple of years ago.

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Reviewed July 26, 2018

I was pleased with the reviews I read online about Cambridge and their enrollment process was easy. All the information was done online. They set up how much it was gonna cost me and how much was gonna go to each credit card. So it went smoothly. I was also able to go online and check when I wanted to and see where it was going. In some situations, I was able to pay off certain cards and then I would call Cambridge. They would ask what I would want to do with my remaining balance and if I would want to put it towards another card. Then I would explain what I wanted to do. They were great to work with. They also assigned a counselor to me that I spoke to periodically. Anytime I called them, they jumped through hoops. They explained everything and answered any questions I had. Cambridge was really good and last month, I paid all the debt off. I’d recommend them to anybody.

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Reviewed July 25, 2018

I've been in the hospital with surgery and I didn't have my full VA benefit or social security. It was my 22nd and 23rd reconstruction and I couldn't walk anymore. However, I also have kids in college and high school. Cambridge was recommended by the VA and it landed on my lap. Enrolling with them was quite easy to do. They set up a payment of all my debts without exorbitant interest payments. My counselors there kept tabs on me every month and wrote emails. I was very comfortable working with them. They didn't make me feel little and I wasn't embarrassed. I've recommended this company to other veterans.

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Reviewed July 25, 2018

I was talking to a financial advisor because I was going through with the home we had at the time and then they suggested Cambridge Credit Counseling to help us with organizing other debts that we had. Ken, the rep, was very helpful and explicit in explaining things, how things operate and supported us through the whole process and got it set up. He called and checked facts to make sure everything was going well. I was looking at my August calendar where I keep up with my bills and different things, and I said, “It’s not up there anymore”. We were very pleased with the program and how it helped keep us on track. It was able to help us organize what we owed and to budget out that this was going to pay these things, and it helped us get some debts off of us. We saw the value of it. I now stay more on budget, limiting more what I buy, and if I do purchase something on credit, I pay it off.

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Reviewed July 24, 2018

I was looking online for a debt counseling company because I needed to consolidate my bills and I ran across Cambridge Credit Counseling. I called and talked to the reps and they were very thorough, so I decided to go ahead with Cambridge. I had a very good experience with them and I was very satisfied. They were always on time with everything that occurred. If I had something that I needed to talk to them about, they would get on it and they would call me back.

In the program that I signed up with, they asked me what to bill and they added these up, and they told me what I could pay in a month. Once that bill had been paid off, the money that I sent to them was rolled over into the next bill and then that gets paid off in turn. I had an outstanding account with Mint Velvet and they helped me a lot with that. It took me two years to complete the program and I'm relieved now that everything has gone through. Overall, I was very comfortable working with Cambridge.

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Reviewed July 24, 2018

I wanted to get out from underneath all my credit card. I had used Cambridge before so I used them again for debt consolidation. The enrollment process was simple but it took a month until all the cards came in and statements came in. The counselor was as active as I needed him to be, and wasn’t over pushy. Anytime I had a question or concern, I talk to him and he answered my questions. Then Cambridge would send me monthly information and updates. And when the first set of statement came up, it was fine. The cost of service was fair. Now, I’m no longer $40,000 of credit card debt. I was pleased the first time when I paid off a bunch of stuff and then I was just as pleased the second time. Cambridge has been very helpful but I hope not to ever need them again. Also, I have already recommended them and I would continue to recommend them.

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Reviewed July 23, 2018

Cambridge's services was offered to the company I worked with. I signed up with them for credit and that process was very easy. Their reps explained everything and they would answer any questions I had in a timely manner. I was happy with the overall experience. I'm really satisfied with this company.

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Reviewed July 23, 2018

I got divorced and I had to consolidate all my bills down. Cambridge did not let my bills go past due and then try to negotiate. They went in before the bills were past due so it didn’t affect my credit score near as much. The enrollment was pretty simplistic. I did it all within 15 minutes on the phone and they told me exactly what they needed. I had one counselor the whole time and I was impressed with the attentiveness she had to me and my account. She always seemed to be on top of it and they always sent out updates. They got back to me as soon as I called and I felt very comfortable working with them.

The only thing that could’ve been improved is I wish that they could’ve gotten the remaining balances from my creditors instead of me sending to them. Still, the cost was minimal compared to what they had to deal with. They'd come to me and say, “This is what we came up with. Is this in the ballpark?” It was better than what I was paying already and they were really helpful in that part of it. Working with Cambridge cleaned a lot of my outstanding bills up which was nice. And I didn’t have the headaches of worrying about ‘em.

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Reviewed July 22, 2018

I went on the Consumer Reports and I found Cambridge. It was highly-rated, so I went under that one. It was a nice and quick thing to get enrolled with them and the process was very easy. We handled everything right over the phone and it didn’t take long. They worked with me and the rep I got was Mike. He was very friendly and courteous. He was also very concerned, guaranteed that it would be an easy process, and got everything filled out for me. After, they went back over everything with me to make sure everything was right, then we started the process. They were very prompt and very professional. The money was in the bank every month and the program lasted for approximately five years. I’m finished with it now. They did a wonderful job and I’ve told others about them.

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Reviewed July 20, 2018

Cambridge saved me from a lot of money. I was paying over $3,000 a month and I couldn’t find anybody to help me. I tried to borrow money to pay but I didn’t like the interest and companies wouldn’t loan me money because I owed too much. I saw Cambridge on TV and called them, then they helped me right away. They figured out everything and told me my payment was gonna be $600. I was shocked. I agreed to it and Dave was the one who enrolled me and got me in there. I felt very comfortable working with him because if I needed to ask any question, I could call him.

Cambridge worked with me on my payment plan and they were pretty good about it. They would take out the payment and and explained to me that there were some statements that would have the late charge so, if I could pay that they wouldn’t grow some more. I did some of the payments which were about $5 or $7. Sometimes I was overdrawn at the bank, so I had to get an extra job because I didn't have enough money to go around. My daughter was figuring out my payments for me and whatever little money I had left, so I was doing okay. With Cambridge's help, at least I had a little bit of money left. Before I entered their program, I used all my money to pay all of my bills and there was no money left.

I was happy with Cambridge and I've been telling everybody about it. Working with them gave me a little freedom of not worrying so much because I was stressed out and worrying too much about my money. Since my husband passed away I only had one income, so when Cambridge started helping me out it was some relief to me because I had time to take a day off and go do whatever I wanted to do.

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Reviewed July 19, 2018

My wife had been out of work for two and a half years and we were living on credit cards. She went back to work and we didn't see any end to the credit card problems so we reached out to Cambridge Credit Counseling which has a lot of good reviews. The interaction with the counselor was good, he was very helpful and we felt very comfortable working with him. I felt kind of bad about being in such debt but he eased my mind on that and said I wasn't a lone ranger. Also, when I had questions, he got right back with me. Working with Cambridge has impacted our life immensely. The program got us out of credit card debt. We're done and we just paid them off. We could not have done this without them and people should go with them. If you are in credit card debt, it's the only way you can get out of it unless you wanna pay forever.

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Reviewed July 19, 2018

When enrolling for Cambridge’s debt management program, there was some confusion about what the actual amount of the credit card debt was. I was not able to pay that difference, so I let it evened out. But my credit is better and my score is about 720, so that’s good. The Cambridge counselor was all right, but there was one woman who was not empathetic and supportive at all. I was concerned about my inability to pay for two months because I was gonna have a surgery and would be bedridden. When I tried to talk to her about it, she told me that I could skip one month and that was it, or I would be starting up the program. But, I ended up paying the program off early. And I paid 50,000 off the debt, which was an amazing thing. I had a lot of reservations about doing this, but I’m glad that I did. Working with Cambridge helped me and I would recommend them.

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Reviewed July 18, 2018

I wanted to get rid of the balances on some of my credit cards so I had Cambridge Credit Counselling consolidate them. The overall enrollment process was good and the payment plan fit in my budget. They came up with an amount they would withdraw out of my account every month to pay off the credit cards. And I completed the program last month. Towards the end, there was a small amount left and they allowed me to send in $38 and that would’ve paid off in one month instead of dragging another payment out this month. It was good.

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Reviewed July 17, 2018

Cambridge's service was offered through my company's benefits and I used their program to help me pay off some credit. Their cost in relation to the quality of their service was reasonable. The people that I've spoken with were helpful in guiding me through the whole process and I was able to complete their program.

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Reviewed July 16, 2018

I owe a bunch of money to several entities and had a problem getting them paid on time. My credit was horrible and I couldn’t do anything. I was getting mind boggled about the stuff I needed to pay. My father had used Cambridge Credit Counseling and he said that it was the best decision he made. He recommended them, so I got them.

Cambridge’s people called everybody and did everything for me. They got all my information and how much I owed on each debt and every collection that I had. The companies agreed that as long as Cambridge would take care of it, they’d let me do the program. I had a bunch of little debts and a big one and Cambridge put it all together to where I paid them one-time a month, which was perfect for me. I never missed a payment and in two and a half years, I had everything paid off. I just recently paid it off and my credit score went up about 120 points just doing the process and now that it’s done, my credit score is gradually going up. I’ve been able to purchase my own boat recently because my credit score is good.

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Reviewed July 15, 2018

I made payments on my credit cards, but they were always not on time. I was getting late charges and it was getting out of hand and it was stressing me out. Somebody told me about Cambridge, so I got in touch with them, did the enrollment over the phone and the person I spoke to was excellent. They went through my expenses and I told them that I had started paying for my own health insurance. Their counselors told me to modify my spending, but spending wasn’t the problem. It was lack of money.

They also made plenty of suggestions that I was already doing, but they were very helpful and if I needed anything from them, they were there. I also liked the lengths that they worked with the credit companies. Chase was one of the credit companies that didn’t want me to pay a certain amount a month and they wanted more. Cambridge got the credit card companies to lower the interest rate and we signed the monthly payments. They gave me a flat rate a month which would be divided among the credit card companies.

I was in their program for about three years and now, I'm debt-free. They also gave me a good education on credit cards. But I just don’t use my credit cards anymore. If I had kept on going the way I was, it would've cost me more money in the long run. Cambridge is a great company to work with. They will work with you and get you on a program that will suit your needs and what you're able to do financially from month to month.

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Reviewed July 14, 2018

I tried to lower the interest rates with my creditors but they wouldn't work with me. Cambridge was offered through my employment and I figured I'd pay them down faster. The counselor explained everything and that stood out to me. It was also very comfortable working with him. He sent me the paperwork then got back to me with what the amount would be each month and I was fine with it. It would be automatically withdrawn. Cambridge asked for a list of my creditors and they worked out the deals with them. They got me the lower interest rates in order to pay everybody off. The program took four years and a half, and now, I'm debt free and my credit is wonderful. It was, overall, an excellent experience.

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Reviewed July 13, 2018

I had some debt I got to pay off. Cambridge was affiliated with where I was working at the time through their employee service programs. Cambridge provided debt consolidation for me. I talked with the first counselor what credit cards I had and interest rates and they worked with the banks to reduce the interest rate. They took my bank account information as well and they did a separate amount and paid off the interest rate. They were helpful with any question I needed in the initial setup process. They were also upfront with everything with whatever the cost. It was one easy payment that they were paying off and they provided a monthly statement of what has been paid and it was all good. The main amount was worth it and I saved more than I paid out.

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Reviewed July 13, 2018

My experience with Cambridge Credit Counseling was wonderful. They helped me pay my credit card and they worked with me monthly and got the payment from my checking account. The counselor was wonderful and I felt very comfortable working with him. He was very honest and was a good person. Everything was perfect. I will be calling Cambridge so that they can help me again because I'm in debt.

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Reviewed July 12, 2018

I had a couple of credit cards that I felt like I couldn’t get rid of. Their fees were starting to be as high as what I owed, and it was just overwhelming. The salesperson was very helpful in getting me setup with Cambridge Credit. I got into the program where they consolidated everything. They then came up with a fixed fee and they asked me if I would be able to do that, and that was what I paid. But when I called back one time with a question, the salesperson was really curt and not very welcoming of questions. I could tell that it was her job to sell it, and she did that. And once she did that, she was done with me.

But the program was definitely worth it and I would recommend it. My debt is clean so I'm thrilled with that. It feels really good to be out of that debt, and it also made me realize how much trouble I can get into very quickly so I'm much more savvy about credit and charging. Working with Cambridge Credit is definitely the way to go over bankruptcy. It was a lot of money but it was certainly workable.

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Reviewed July 11, 2018

I needed to consolidate my debt and get them paid out. With Cambridge, everything was fine, everything was done online, and it was easy and painless. I, however, had to pay for a long time, but it all worked out fine. The cost was great, and I just kept paying my bill every month. When I was indebted, it was painful. But they made it easy and I didn’t feel embarrassed. They were really cool about it. Working with them gave me less stress. I’m done paying off my debts and that is totally good.

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Reviewed July 10, 2018

I reached out to Cambridge to get help with some credit card debt, and I'm finished now so it worked. Everybody was pretty nice and they fixed my problems and issues quickly. Also, the cost was fair so I was okay with it.

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Reviewed July 9, 2018

I had debt and had a little moment where I had a lot of stuff in the collection. I could have taken care of it a long time ago, but I chose to take care of other things. Cambridge Credit Counseling helped me clear up all that old stuff with debt consolidation. We set up how much I would be paying and it was monitored very well. The whole time I was on the program there was not one time where I felt that something did not look right or was not done to my specification. Even at the end, for something that was paid, they sent the check back to Cambridge and disbursed it somewhere else, so it was good. If they were sending it to me then I would have spent it, so it worked out.

There were a lot of emails going on, which was also good. Every month I got my statement informing me what was going on. The rep would always tell me that if there was anything he could do for me, I could reach out. Everyone was courteous and concerned about my needs. It was consistent all the way around. I was paying about $15 in fees and a total of $94 a month. If I had done that myself, I probably would have paid myself a little bit of money, too, but it was convenient. There is a convenience fee for everything now. But, Cambridge eliminated the phone calls and letters that came from the creditors. I have completed the program now and it is nice to see that once I paid, I could take that money and invest it somewhere else.

Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience with Cambridge Credit Counseling and if I ever find myself in that situation again, I will absolutely reach out sooner than later. In fact, I have recommended Cambridge to a few friends already.

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Reviewed July 8, 2018

My credit looked like it would take forever, so I sought out better options because the minimum was high. Cambridge seemed to have their stuff together. I went with their debt consolidation program and when I was enrolling, I spoke with somebody who walked me through stuff. I was comfortable working with the people at Cambridge. They set my payment plan up and told me and ran through it with me and I okayed it. I just made the payments and they did their thing. I completed the program and getting everything paid off helped extremely well. Cambridge's fees were very minimal, and they were able to drop all my interest rates which was what was really killing me. And I was paying less than I was on all the minimums and I completed all my payments in a way less than what I would have. I'd tell my friends about my experience with Cambridge.

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Reviewed July 7, 2018

I had an excellent experience with Cambridge. I was having financial problems so I sought their services and I had them take my payment directly out my checking account. Cambridge helped me to better spend my money more wisely. At this point, I’m all caught up in the program.

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Reviewed July 6, 2018

I wanted to consolidate my credit cards and I was referred to Cambridge by my cousin. They went through the whole process with me and tried to let me accumulate some savings on the side as I'm doing the consolidation. The payment plan they came up with was good and they were really helpful. Working with Cambridge has taught me how to handle my finances better so I was able to pay my bills on time.

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Reviewed July 6, 2018

I had so many doctor bills and stuff that caught up on me, and Cambridge was able to pay off a bunch of bills for me. The people that I worked with were so nice, and it was easy for me to the enrollment process with no complications. I got along just fine with my counselor and he understood everything that was done. Anytime I called and asked a question, he had the answer. He was nice, and he took time to talk to me about a lot of things. Working with Cambridge relieved me of a lot of stress. I'd recommend them to anybody.

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Reviewed July 5, 2018

A friend told me about Cambridge Credit Counseling and they helped me with my credit card. The credit cards have so much interest and they charge you so much. The more you put down, it looks like your account is going down. So Cambridge helped me out. I don't know how they do it, but they got the payment down. I trusted the Cambridge counselors and I didn't have a problem. It helped me out a lot. What I was paying was too much and the way they cut it down, that helped my finance a lot.

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Reviewed July 4, 2018

My husband got laid off, I was the only one working and I was on a fixed income. We got behind and couldn't keep the payments up because if you were late, they would charge you that fee and they would keep going. So, we finally decided to look into credit counseling services. I called Cambridge Credit Counseling and they did a debt consolidation. They combined all my credit cards together and I made one payment each month and then they paid the credit cards. I have had other people try to do my debt consolidation but Cambridge works with you on the payments and your due date.

Other people called me but Cambridge always kept in touch with me. They were really good about that. Every time they paid my bill, they would send me an email. When I paid them off, they sent me a graduation letter on my debt. If you had a problem and you call them, they would talk to you. I learned a lot from them not to take out credit cards. My husband and I will be getting all the credit cards paid off and all we have is the Bankard now and that's it. Cambridge is a great company and I would recommend them to anybody.

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Reviewed July 3, 2018

Everything worked out really well with Cambridge. When I saw their ad, they looked reasonable and practical. And I knew that they took very small fee for the service. So I didn’t have any red flag going in with them. I worked with Chris and he was really right to the point. He got me signed up really quickly. I had several cards and wanted all of these get paid on time, and Cambridge contacted all of my creditors and they started paying the bills for me. They were the communicators between me and the creditor. It gave me more time and less stress.

It's just that they don’t have new technology and don’t have an app that you can go looked at. There is no way to log on online and make changes. I definitely have to call them, which is not a big deal. I appreciate that they’re there and they called us at 5:00 or 4:30 but there was no option after 5 o’clock. So I would recommend that they add some technology that makes it a bit more user-friendly for the customer.

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Reviewed July 2, 2018

We were in a credit and financial stress situation and we've been working with another financial counseling place. They recommended Cambridge who could organize a monthly thing on my behalf and get some better rates on paying off the credit loans. So, I called Cambridge and set things up. The process was quite straightforward and a number was withdrawn from my checking account. We discussed things and I continued payments with Bank of America directly but we did the other credit accounts through Cambridge.

In our initial contact with Cambridge, I worked with somebody directly but since then, I just had to call a few times to follow up when accounts got closed. But everything went smoothly. There was a point in time when I worked for engineering on the services company and my rate was reduced. So, we had to defer a couple of payments and we were able to manage that quite well. Cambridge Credit was very supportive when I had an issue so I felt very good. The fee's only $15 a month and worth every penny. I would recommend people to go with Cambridge. You just need to be open and honest with everything you owe and you can come up with a complete repayment plan. Our last withdrawal was June and now, we’re finished.

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Reviewed July 2, 2018

We had to get some credit cards that needed to be paid off and Cambridge Credit offered us the program to reduce interest rates, so we could get it paid off. We’re through with it now because we’re all paid up. We made our last payment to them in the end of May. It’s been a long road. Working with them impacted my life positively especially having the freedom and comfort to know these bills were being paid off. It saved us quite a bit of money from trying to handle it ourselves. And whenever I needed to call and have any questions, I talk to whoever was available ‘cause they were able to look into our account.

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Reviewed July 1, 2018

A bank quit owning the account that I had and transferred banks, so I ended up not receiving anything for a couple of years, and then out of nowhere I received a giant bill. So, I was unable to take care of that all upfront. I spoke with my uncle, who had experience with a lot of financial stuff, and he recommended Cambridge to me. Cambridge offered the debt consolidation beside a couple of other things that I was paying on, so it was easy to get it all done and down into a single payment.