Plan Ahead. Be Prepared. |
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Budgeting Resources – YouCanDealWithIt.com |
A variety of budgeting calculators that can help you plan for the future. | Visit |
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Budgeting Tips – Money.CNN.com |
CNN’s step by step guide to gaining control of you financial life. | Visit |
| Debt Payoff Calculator – TheSimpleDollar.com | Manage your debt by exploring repayment options by adjusting amounts and payment timing. | Visit |
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Financial Rate Information – Bankrate.com |
Provides free rate information to consumers on more than 300 financial products. | Visit |
Know Your Score. |
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| Credit Report Bureaus – Equifax.com, Experian.com, TransUnion.com | These credit reporting sites contain valuable information about your credit situation. | |
| Find Out Your FICO – myFICO.com | Your FICO score is used to determine credit offers and interest rates. | Visit |
Get Informed. Be Protected. |
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| Fair Credit Reporting Act – FTC.gov | Read all about the FCRA and how it helps to protect consumers. | Download |
| Fair Debt Collections practices Act – FTC.gov | Find out how the FDCPA was created to guard consumers from unfair debt collection practices. | Download |
| Top Consumer Credit Scams – InfoPlease.com | Learn about the most common types of credit scams and how to avoid them. | Visit |