SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Efforts are underway in Springfield to help people prepare for a better financial future. In today’s unpredictable economy, making smart financial decisions is more important than ever. At Springfield Partners for Community Action, they are dedicated to helping people increase their credit and decrease their debt. Gabriel Ortiz is a housing and financial counselor and shared some of the common challenges he sees on a daily basis.