4.20.2006 ET

(CSRwire) KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2006--Pioneer Services and the Institute for Consumer Financial Education (ICFE) announced a joint program to provide credit correction services to military personnel. Pioneer Services will provide this service -- a $100 value -- free of charge at Pioneer Services offices around the country.

"This is another service that can help military families reach financial independence," said Randy McKee, chief franchise officer. "They can visit any Pioneer Services location, speak with one of our Certified Credit Report Reviewers, and get the process started."

Pioneer Services will provide military customers a free copy of ICFE's "Do-It-Yourself Credit File Correction Guide" and learn how to improve their credit. The goal is to help military families understand the importance of their credit report and what to look for on it.

"Last year we assisted another organization that worked with military personnel in southern California," said Paul Richard, registered financial consultant (RFC) and executive director of the ICFE. "By partnering with Pioneer Services, we can now reach military families across the country with this invaluable service."

Because Pioneer Services Representatives are ICFE-Certified Credit Report Reviewers, they are qualified to assist service members in disputing inaccurate items on their credit reports and help them with credit issues arising from identity theft or inaccurate listings.

Founded in 1982 as a non-profit, public education organization in San Diego, Calif., the ICFE is dedicated to helping people improve spending, increase savings and use credit more wisely. The organization is an official partner with the Department of Defense and its Financial Readiness Campaign, and Pioneer Services supports ICFE measures that will help increase operational readiness and improve the quality of life for service members and their families.

With more than 70 years in the financial industry, Pioneer Services provides the responsible alternative for financial services and education that service members deserve. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, they offer financial education programs, loans, and insurance products, and support military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships.

For more information visit www.pioneerservices.com, or www.icfe.info.

PIONEER SERVICES is a brand name and registered service mark of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc., where its use is duly licensed to affiliates and partners of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc.


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