Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat consumers fairly. The CFPB is committed to providing consumers with up-to-date information and resources to protect and manage their finances.
BankRate
A hub for financial rate information with a variety of financial content.
20 Something Finance - “Money Saving Products I Use”
Financial blogger G.E Miller has researched least expensive products and financial services. Here you can find his recommendations for items such as credit cards, savings accounts, and energy-saving home weatherization tools.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
360 Degrees of financial literacy is a free service of the nation’s Certified Public Accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of their life.
Better Money Habits Educational Videos
A partnership between Bank of America and Khan Academy offering a wide variety of information about personal finance.
Free Official Credit Reports
This is the site where you can request free copies of your credit report. Federal law requires each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion - to give you a free credit report every 12 months if you ask for it.
Washington Law Help - "Debtor's Rights - Collection Agencies"
Covers your basic rights with debt collection and collection agencies.
Federal Trade Commission - "Payday Loans"
Explains how to understand the true costs of payday loans and offers alternatives to payday loans.
Federal Trade Comission - "Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself"
Provides information on how to identify credit repair scams, explains how you can improve your own credit worthiness, and lists legitimate resources for low or no-cost help.
Federal Trade Commission - "Identity Theft"
Explains how to tell if you are a victim of identity theft, how to protect your personal information, and lists what actions to take if your identity has been stolen.
Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Most institutes of higher education require a FAFSA to determine how much money you can receive, and in what form (ie. federal grants, loans, or work study funds).
National Consumer Law Center
The National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers.
4 Minute Video – Tips on managing your money
5 Minute Video – 3 psychological tricks to help you save money
15 Minute Video – Helping kids learn about money, making it real for them
How to budget when you’re broke
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