Resources & Links

Counselors at Credit Advocates, through 18 years of experience, have access to a vast network of resources to help clients reestablish credit, obtain student loan assistance and develop money management skills. Our counselors can guide you in a helpful direction.

  • AICCCA Main Site
    A national membership organization, established to promote quality and consistent elivery of credit counseling services.
  • AICCCA Consumer Website
    Information to consumers who are looking for good, sound advice and if needed, reputable credit counseling agencies. www.creditcounseling4u.org or www.credithelp4u.org
  • www.thebeehive.org
    Information, tools and links, online budge builder, for moderate and low income families.
  • www.choosetosave.org
    Tools to help consumers plan and save, plus calculators, brochures, and tips.
  • www.feedthepig.org
    Easy to use tools for consumers.
  • www.smartaboutmoney.org
    Articles, worksheets, tips and resources, organized around life events and financial decisons
  • Credit Card Act of 2009
    This PBS site provides links, insights, and information on the new credit card law.
  • Credit Card Act of 2009
    Actual copy of the “Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009″ or the “Credit CARD Act of 2009.”
  • Financial Help
    The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYS-HESC)
  • Money Choices
    This program teaches the skills necessary to maintain financial health and well being. It is self-paced and can be taken at your convenience.
  • Jumpstart Coalition: Financial Smarts for Students
  • Dept of Education
    US Department of Education site has lots of information regarding financing for students.
  • MyFICO
    Offers access to FICO credit scores.
  • AnnualCreditReport.com
    Site set up by Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax credit reporting agencies. Site is set up to furnish free annual credit reports, as required by federal law.
  • Creditboards
    Online forum discussion covering many aspects of consumer credit.
  • Frontline: Secret History of the Credit Card
    This web site from the PBS features programs and specials listed by genre and interest.
  • Making Home Affordable
    Information about refinancing and loan modification options available under the Home Affordable Refinance Program.
  • Bankrate
    Site which includes many useful tools and informatin in regards to consumer credit.

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