Steve Rhode is an experienced consumer debt expert. He's lived through bankruptcy and founded a national credit counseling group. He's also experienced in all aspects of getting out of debt and a recognized authority on the subject. These days he spends his days ... more
Steve Rhode is an experienced consumer debt expert. He's lived through bankruptcy and founded a national credit counseling group. He's also experienced in all aspects of getting out of debt and a recognized authority on the subject. These days he spends his days writing about the debt relief industry, warning consumers about scams, and providing free debt help and answers through the GetOutOfDebt.org website.
lessConsumer Debt Expert Blogger | |
The Huffington Post | |
2012 - Present (10 years 8 months) | |
I am a contributing blogger on matters that involve consumer debt issues. I primarily answer reader questions and provide advice. |
Photojournalist | |
Self-employed | |
2012 - Present (10 years 8 months) | |
I have recently returned to my role as a photojournalist and in the Raleigh, NC I am a stringer for several news organizations and my photos and video are used by regional newspapers and television stations. My speciality is covering the actions of police and fire departments. |
Photojournalist | |
Self-employed | |
2012 - Present (10 years 8 months) | |
I have recently returned to my role as a photojournalist and in the Raleigh, NC I am a stringer for several news organizations and my photos and video are used by regional newspapers and television stations. My speciality is covering the actions of police and fire departments. |
Get Out of Debt Guy/Consumer Debt Expert | |
WRAL Television | |
2012 - Present (10 years 8 months) | |
I appear on the WRAL newscast as a consumer debt expert and answer readers questions for WRAL viewers. |
Founder | |
GetOutofDebt.org | |
October 2007 - Present (15 years) | |
Through the GetOutOfDebt.org site I answer free questions submitted by people that are worried about money, credit, debt and other money troubles. |
President | |
Myvesta Foundation | |
April 2006 - Present (16 years 6 months) | |
The Myvesta Foundation is a global social enterprise that helps groups in various countries around the world to design and implement good, fair, and balanced solutions for consumers in trouble with money, credit and debt. |
President | |
Rare Aviation | |
January 2006 - December 2011 (6 years) | |
As a pilot and lover of aviation I felt there was a need to save and archive aviation history. I specialize in the rescue and restoration of WWII gun camera films, production of aviation DVDs and the digital delivery of aviation reference material at http://rareaviation.com . |
Chairman | |
Myvesta UK | |
April 2006 - July 2010 (4 years 4 months) | |
Myvesta UK is located in England and is part of the Myvesta global social enterprise that helps people to deal with and overcome difficult financial and consumer debt problems. |
President | |
Myvesta.org | |
December 1994 - March 2006 (11 years 5 months) | |
-Created the nation's first non-profit, Internet-based debt counseling agency. |
Director | |
Consumer Credit Counseling Service - Springboard | |
April 2005 - December 2005 (9 months) | |
Served as a Director of this California debt management group. |
Syndicated Columnist | |
Gannett News Service | |
2002 - 2005 (3 years 7 months) | |
I was the author of a national reader Q&A column on consumer debt issues that was distributed through to Gannett News Service to newspapers across america. Consumers would write in and I would answer their questions on a wide range of consumer debt topics. |
Mainframe Technical Support | |
IBM | |
December 1992 - December 1994 (2 years 1 month) |
President | |
The Great Virginia Land Company | |
June 1988 - January 1990 (1 year 8 months) | |
Land development company. |
Practice Administrator | |
Northeast Eye Care | |
June 1986 - June 1988 (2 years 1 month) | |
Managed and helped to gow and build expanding ophthalmic medial practice in New York. |
Partner | |
Technical Ophthalmic Services | |
June 1983 - June 1986 (3 years 1 month) | |
At TOS we taught and trained ophthalmic staff in the latest techniques, technologies and procedures at offices and surgical centers across the country. My partner was my best friend, who latter died. I still miss him. |
Ophthalmic Technologist | |
Kensington Eye Care | |
June 1983 - June 1986 (3 years 1 month) | |
Responsible for ophthalmic eye care for patients, ophthalmic surgical assistant, ophthalmic ultrasound specialist. |
Ophthalmic Technician | |
Atlamonte Eye Care | |
June 1982 - June 1983 (1 year 1 month) | |
Responsible for routine ophthalmic care for 100 patients a day, on-call for Central Florida ophthalmic emergency care and learned a lifetime worth of skills. |
Ophthalmic Technician | |
Retina Consultants | |
July 1979 - June 1982 (3 years) | |
Learned to basics of ophthalmic patient care and specialized in ophthalmic ultrasonography, ophthalmic photography and fluorescein angiography. |
Online University | |
MBA | |
1992 / 1994 | |
Business |
Online University | |
Bachelor's Degree | |
1991 / 1992 | |
Business |
University of Maryland, College Park | |
BS | |
1981 / 1982 | |
Radio, Television and Film |
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences | |
OT, Opthalmology | |
1980 / 1981 | |
Went through education as one of the first ophthalmic technicians through the GW program. |
Louisina Tech University | |
1977 / 1979 | |
Pre-Med, Photo Journalism |
How to Get Out of Debt Without Getting Scammed and What to Do if You Have Been | |
Steve Rhode | |
08/05/2013 | |
This book by the Get Out of Debt Guy gives readers specific advice on what to look for and how to check a company before simply entrusting them for debt relief help. |
The Path to Happiness and Wealth | |
Steve Rhode | |
04/07/2010 | |
I was awarded the Washington Post personal finance book of the month award for this book. It is a holistic look at the secrets to overcome debt and find a balance with money in your life. It’s a good book for people to read that might be having issues with shopping issues, compulsive spending, overspending, hidden debt, etc |
Eliminate Your Debt Like a Pro | |
Steve Rhode | |
04/07/2010 | |
Ever wanted to know how the pros really eliminate consumer debt. Well now is your chance to find out. With proven techniques and tips, debt expert Steve Rhode shows you how to dig your way out of debt |
The Beach Misses You: A Financial Fable for Happiness and Internal Peace | |
Steve Rhode | |
03/29/2010 | |
In turbulent economic times often the hardest thing to find is a corner of peace and happiness in the middle of money troubles and worries. The Beach Misses You is a core financial lesson wrapped in a fable to help the reader understand where happiness can be found when it comes to finding a solution for the stress, worry, and desperation that debt can bring to our lives. |
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