Careers in Family Finance, Housing, and Policy
Consumer Credit Counselors work with
established financial counseling agencies or start their own private practice.
Housing Advocates work with policy groups to promote housing for low income
or special needs families.
Financial Planners and Counselors assistant individuals and families with
money management and investment decisions.
Mortgage Originators and Loan Officers work for banks, mortgage companies or
other financial agencies to process loans to help people purchase homes or other
items.
Financial Aid Officers assist students to obtain resources to finance their
educations.
Housing Authority Administrators supervise federal housing assistance
programs to help low income families, disabled, and elderly persons meet their
housing needs.
Real Estate Agents assist individuals or families in the process of buying or
selling homes.
Policy Analysts and Lobbyists work with government, legislators, and advocacy
groups in assessing policy impacts.
Investment Advisors assist individuals in purchasing stocks, bonds, mutual
funds, and other financial investments.
Insurance Agents
offer assistance in providing policies for life, car, home,
and medical insurance.
Property Managers
supervise the operation of multi-unit housing complexes and
the rental of apartments.
Housing Counselors and Planners work in nonprofit and self-help housing
developments, rehabilitation, and neighborhood organizations.
