Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I am considering using a credit counseling service to consolidate high interest debt to low interest, but have a security clearance. Will using this service alone jeopardize my security clearance or the ability to certify government funds? A: Using a credit counseling service alone will not jeopardize a security clearance. Failing to pay bills on time, assuming too much debt or filing for bankruptcy will cause questions to be raised…