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.