Compare 6 free help companies serving San Diego, California. Average rating: 4.1/5.
California regulates payday loans at a maximum of $300 with a $45 fee cap. The DFPI oversees all consumer lending and enforces the California Consumer Financial Protection Law. Consumers have strong rights under the state's comprehensive lending regulations, including the ability to file complaints online with the DFPI.
First Command Financial Advisors provides face-to-face financial coaching and advisory services specifically designed for active military, veterans, and military families since 1958.
Best for: Active-duty military service members seeking localized financial guidance near San Diego military installations, Military families with BAH, BAS, and military-specific financial planning needs
San Diego Financial Literacy Center provides free financial education seminars, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to San Diego County residents, with specialized programs for youth, military families, and low-to-moderate income individuals.
Best for: Active military members, veterans, and military families seeking financial education and assistance programs, High school and college students learning foundational personal finance and credit management skills
National nonprofit providing free NFCC and HUD-certified financial counseling, debt management programs, and housing assistance since 1961.
Best for: Consumers with multiple credit card debts seeking free expert guidance and consolidated payment plans, Individuals facing foreclosure or seeking HUD-approved housing counseling and rental assistance
Nonprofit credit counseling organization offering debt management plans, bankruptcy counseling, and financial education to help consumers reduce debt faster.
Best for: Consumers with $10,000+ in credit card debt seeking negotiated lower interest rates and manageable payment plans, Individuals considering bankruptcy who need counseling on alternative debt relief options
Navicore Solutions is a nonprofit credit counseling agency offering free and low-cost financial guidance on debt management, housing, bankruptcy, and student loans to consumers nationwide.
Best for: Consumers with multiple types of unsecured debt seeking structured repayment plans and comprehensive budgeting guidance, Homeowners facing foreclosure or considering mortgage options who need certified housing counseling
Urban League of San Diego County is a non-profit organization providing community development services, but their website is currently inaccessible for verification of specific financial counseling offerings.
Best for: San Diego County residents seeking non-profit financial guidance, Individuals interested in community-based organizations with social missions
First Command Financial Advisors provides face-to-face financial coaching and advisory services specifically designed for active military, veterans, and military families since 1958.
Best for: Active-duty military service members seeking localized financial guidance near San Diego military installations, Military families with BAH, BAS, and military-specific financial planning needs
San Diego Financial Literacy Center provides free financial education seminars, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to San Diego County residents, with specialized programs for youth, military families, and low-to-moderate income individuals.
Best for: Active military members, veterans, and military families seeking financial education and assistance programs, High school and college students learning foundational personal finance and credit management skills
National nonprofit providing free NFCC and HUD-certified financial counseling, debt management programs, and housing assistance since 1961.
Best for: Consumers with multiple credit card debts seeking free expert guidance and consolidated payment plans, Individuals facing foreclosure or seeking HUD-approved housing counseling and rental assistance
Nonprofit credit counseling organization offering debt management plans, bankruptcy counseling, and financial education to help consumers reduce debt faster.
Best for: Consumers with $10,000+ in credit card debt seeking negotiated lower interest rates and manageable payment plans, Individuals considering bankruptcy who need counseling on alternative debt relief options
Navicore Solutions is a nonprofit credit counseling agency offering free and low-cost financial guidance on debt management, housing, bankruptcy, and student loans to consumers nationwide.
Best for: Consumers with multiple types of unsecured debt seeking structured repayment plans and comprehensive budgeting guidance, Homeowners facing foreclosure or considering mortgage options who need certified housing counseling
Urban League of San Diego County is a non-profit organization providing community development services, but their website is currently inaccessible for verification of specific financial counseling offerings.
Best for: San Diego County residents seeking non-profit financial guidance, Individuals interested in community-based organizations with social missions