Tools
Analysis of the Current Financial Situation
- Establishing the client/counselor relationship
- Income and expense analysis
- Calculation of the client’s debt-to-income ratio
- Calculation of net worth
- Counselor notes and summary
Examination of the Factors that Caused the Current Condition
- Destructive spending habits/poor financial planning
- Loss of income
- Unexpected large expenses
- Failed small business
- Other issues
- Counselor notes and summary
Exploration of the Alternatives for Resolving the Current Financial Condition
- Budget Counseling
- Consumer Proposals
- Self-Directed Debt Repayment Plans
- Debt Management Plan
- Debt Consolidation Loan
- Home Equity Loan/LOC
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Counselors notes and summary
Development of a Plan to Respond to the Current Financial Situation
- Development of an Action Plan
- Development of a viable spending plan
- Development of a plan to avoid future financial dilemmas
- Compilation of resources and referrals
A Few Ways To Implement
University
- Student Financial Guidance
- Efficient Data Collection
- Real-time Financial Analysis
- Integrated Financial Education
- Alumni Financial Support
House of Worship
- Member Financial Counseling
- Pre-session Data Collection
- Real-time Financial Analysis
- Financial Education Programs
- Community Financial Support
Community Based Organization
- Client Financial Counseling
- Efficient Data Collection
- Real-time Financial Analysis
- Financial Education Workshops
- Community Financial Support
Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Financial Counseling
- Pre-session Data Collection
- Real-time Financial Analysis
- Financial Wellness Workshops
- Employee Financial Support
Key Functionality
Accessible over the Internet from any device
Ability to send a link for clients to complete demographic and income and expense information prior to the session
During the session review and compare with credit report and statements
Allows counselors to take notes and collect additional information to open-ended questions
Integrated calculators for gathering information and making projections
Stored data for easy retrieval and analysis
Integrates with most customer relationship management platforms, including ZOHO CRM, to create a complete business platform
Subscription Benefits
Assist clients in evaluating their spending habits and identify areas for financial improvement
Educate clients on credit scores to improve their creditworthiness
Analysis of monthly spending, discretionary income, debt-to-income ratio, and net worth
Assess the available options and programs for student loan repayment plans that align with the client’s financial goals and current situation
Ability to gather specific information that the counselor will require through self-directed sessions. By utilizing this approach, counselors can effectively manage their clients’ needs and improve the quality of care provided
Develop an efficient action plan to effectively alleviate debt, facilitate home ownership, and pursue academic endeavors