National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Financial Assistance · Mississippi · Free

NFCC — find a nonprofit credit counselor in your area. A first stop for families discovering the senior never applied for benefits they've qualified for, sometimes for years. Phone-based intake is often faster than online for seniors without computer access; most state agencies offer both. Property tax relief programs (homestead, senior freeze) save eligible seniors $400-2,000/year — apply at the county assessor. Open at no cost to Mississippi seniors and the families supporting them.

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