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Fair Credit
Reporting Act |
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Freddie Mac is a stockholder-owned
corporation chartered by Congress in 1970 to create a continuous flow
of funds to mortgage lenders in support of homeownership and rental
housing. |
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Mission: to provide a decent, safe, and
sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American
Creating opportunities for homeownership.:
Providing housing assistance for low-income persons
Working to create, rehabilitate and maintain the nation's affordable
housing
Enforcing the nation's fair housing laws
Helping the homeless
Spurring economic growth in distressed neighborhoods
Helping local communities meet their development needs |
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the U.S. government's central website for information about identity
theft.
This site is maintained by the Federal Trade
Commission. |
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Programs and services. Whether you live the military lifestyle or
support those who do, you'll find what you need! |
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Morale,
Welfare and Recreation. |
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The OCC
charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,600 national banks
and 66 federal branches and agencies of foreign banks in the United
States, accounting for 58 percent of the nation's banking assets. Its
mission is to ensure a safe, sound and competitive national banking
system that supports the citizens, communities and economy of the
United States. |
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The primary
mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to
protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities
markets. As more and more first-time investors turn to the markets to
help secure their futures, pay for homes, and send children to
college, these goals are more compelling than ever. |
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The NFIC was
originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the
oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United States, to fight
the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and
enforcement. For more information about NCL and the other projects and
programs that it conducts, please go to the
NCL web
site. |
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The State
PIRG Consumer Protection Pages |
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NCL provides
government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer's
perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety,
and medication information |
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Improving
Lives Through Financial Literacy - In partnership with the national
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, California
Jump$tart Coalition seeks to improve the personal financial literacy
of young Californians. |
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First
convened in December, 1995, the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal
Financial Literacy determined that the average student who graduates
from high school lacks basic skills in the management of personal
financial affairs. Many are unable to balance a checkbook and most
simply have no insight into the basic survival principles involved
with earning, spending, saving and investing. The ICFE is a Jump$tart
partner. |
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An
educational website that contains all you need to know about managing
a checking account. Don't miss the interactive training demos, called
Checkbook Basics, that teach important skills, including how to fill
out checks, registers, and how to balance your account. Now learning
the basics of managing a checkbook is easy, interactive and fun!! |
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Financial Education Websites |
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A-Financial-Portal is the easiest place on the internet to find
reliable information on helping you get rid of your debts, rebuilding
your credit and otherwise getting your finances under control.
We are here to help you with all your financial needs, debt
consolidation, auto loans, mortgage loans and credit counseling. |
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C.A.R.E. is a program of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court,
WDNY and the Bankruptcy Committee of the Monroe County Bar Association. |
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The Contrarian Investing
Association looks for strongly financed, growing companies that are
undervalued by the market for the wrong reasons, believing that the
market will come to appreciate their true value over time. |
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Blogging the Credit/Debt Recovery Industry. |
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We take a firm stance against consumer debt. We work
hard to bring you the most comprehensive and original positions on
your options at achieving a total debt recovery today. We are your
one-stop informational guide on all things debt and all things Bruce
Campbell. |
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Offering a wide variety of information and links to
help consumers with their finances, Financial Resource
Center.com is dedicated to providing the best and most recent
collection of financially related information possible. From debt
consolidation and credit counseling services to credit card
information, investment guides and automotive financing, we try to
cover a wide range of financially themed topics for your convenience
and education. |
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The
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) is
a non-profit, professional organization comprised of researchers,
academics, and financial counselors, educators and planners.
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The College
for Financial Planning delivers the highest quality educational
programs, courses, and materials. We created the country's first
financial planning education program-the CFP™ Professional Education
Program-as well as the CFP™ designation. Graduates of the College are
consistently cited as the best financial advisers in the nation. |
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An internationally recognized email
newsletter for the finance industry. FierceFinance reaches more than
35,000 bankers, brokers, venture capitalists, and CFOs on a daily
basis. Free Sign up. |
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Fraud Aid, Inc. is a California Public Benefit Corporation and
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to provide free support and
guidance to fraud victims and their families worldwide; to provide
fraud awareness, prevention and recognition education in a manner
easily understood by all; and to support law enforcement at all levels
in their effort to deter fraud and bring its perpetrators to justice. |
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Personal money management tools: publications, software and debt
guides to help you gain control of your money. |
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Free credit repar information |
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Identity Theft Risk Management and Resolution Software for
Consumers. |
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The
Institute represents its members and their shareholders in matters of
legislation, regulation, taxation, public information, economic and
policy research, business operations, and statistics. ICI seeks to
enhance public understanding of the investment company business, to
serve the public interest by encouraging adherence to the highest
ethical standards by all segments of the industry, and to promote the
interests of fund shareholders. |
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Our
mission is to help you get out of financial trouble. If you're
overwhelmed with debt, we can consolidate bills into one easy monthly
payment, lower interest charges, and teach you how to pay with cash
and live on a sensible budget! Springboard is the ICFE's partner
in Debtor and Bankruptcy Education on the Internet. |
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Our goal is to provide you with
valuable tips and advice on debt settlement which will help you reduce
your mounting debts substantially, settle them and guide you to lead a
debt free, hassle free life. We will also provide you with unbiased
information to help you decide between debt consolidation, debt
settlement, credit counseling and budgeting to become debt free. In
addition get the inside scoop on how to improve your credit rating and
stop the collection agencies from harassing you. |
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This is a personal finance
education site designed to help you understand more about managing
money and investing. |
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Financial
Planning Websites |
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The 360 Degrees of Financial
Literacy Web site offers general information for managing personal
finances |
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The Financial Planning Association is the membership organization for
the financial planning community. FPA has been built around four Core
Values - Competence, Integrity, Relationships and Stewardship. We want
as members those who share our Core Values.
FPA's primary aim is to be the community that fosters the value of
financial planning and advances the financial planning profession.
FPA's strategy to accomplish its objectives involves welcoming all
those who advance the financial planning process and promoting the CFP®
marks as the cornerstone of the financial planning profession. |
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Credentialization! Prospects and clients expect that their
financial advisors maintain meaningful professional standards. There
are seven hallmarks: education, examination, ethics, experience,
licensing, continued conduct and continuing education. The Registered
Financial Consultant designation assures the public a financial
advisor has, and will continue to maintain, the ability to serve in a
professional, competent manner. The ICFE's Director
Paul
Richard has the RFC designation. |
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The Alliance
for Investor Education is dedicated to facilitating greater
understanding of investing, investments and the financial markets
among current and prospective investors of all ages. We pursue
initiatives for education and join with others to motivate Americans
to obtain objective information and increase their knowledge and
understanding of investing. |
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Consumer
Section for CFP Board's web site. Lists publications and other
resources to find a financial planner, how to choose a planner, what
you should know about financial planning, and more. |
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CPAdvantage.com is a premium financial web site that focuses on Taxes
and Financial Planning. The purpose of this site is to provide
financial information you can trust. CPAdvantage.com contains several
articles, financial calculators, answers to frequently asked
questions, tips, and other useful information. Site also contains the
largest collection of accounting jokes on the Internet. |
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The Consumer
Data Industry Association. is an international trade association,
founded in 1906, that represents consumer information companies that
provide fraud prevention and risk management products, credit and
mortgage reports, tenant and employment screening services, check
fraud and verification services, and collection services.
CDIA represents the consumer credit reporting information industry
before state and federal legislators. It also represents the industry
before the media in consumer credit reporting matters.
CDIA sets industry standards and provides business and professional
education for its members. It also provides educational materials for
consumers regarding their credit rights and how consumer credit
reporting agencies can better serve their needs. |
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The Michigan
Credit Union League (MCUL), established in 1934, is a non-profit trade
association of credit unions throughout Michigan. The League provides
professional services and assistance to credit unions in the areas of
regulatory and legislative affairs, education and training, media
advocacy, and much more. MCUL is owned by affiliated credit unions in
the same cooperative manner as a credit union is owned by its
members. |
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Quantum
Financial Advisors, Inc. provides global financial advisory and money
management services. We are a Jump$tart Partner! |
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Financial
Pro, brought to you by the Society of Financial Service Professionals,
offers a wealth of information for the financial service professional
and the financial service consumer. Listed below are our newest and
most current professional development offerings. |
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The Monetta Young Investor Fund: A site to teach kids about investing!
A no-load mutual fund targeted at children and teenagers to help them
develop basic financial life skills. This comprehensive savings
program includes a kid-themed fund, investment kit, free college
tuition credits, investment newsletter and various online games and
activities where kids can participate to win prizes. |
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Financial Planning Software and Investment Software for Consumers,
Investors, and Financial Professionals. Free Financial Planning Tips,
Investment Advice, Tutorials, Primers, and Rep Training. |
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Bankruptcy and Debtor Education |
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Membership
information for the American Bankruptcy Institute, the largest
multi-disciplinary, non-partisan organization dedicated to research
and education on matters related to insolvency. The ABI membership
includes more than 5,600 attorneys, bankers, judges, professors,
turnaround specialists, accountants and other bankruptcy professionals
providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. |
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Teacher
and Student Resources |
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Kidnexions was founded on the
idea that kids learn best when engaged in interesting and relevant
activities that are connected to their everyday lives. Our goal is to
build on kids' interests by providing opportunities for them to
develop real-world skills through fun, motivating, and meaningful
activities. Simply stated, we strive to develop connections between
learning and real life. |
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Providing information about the
colleges and universities in the Louisiana. It's mainly dedicated
towards helping students to find out the perfect education program for
themselves which will help them in the career planning. It guides
students to find out the perfect college which can give them better
educational program.
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The mission of Michigan State
University is advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Michigan
State University is dedicated to enable individuals to achieve their
educational, professional and personal goals. Its aim is to create
such a learning process creating a highest educational standard.
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AddsUp.org is an interactive web-based
curriculum. Whether you're a student in middle school, high school, or
an adult living in a household of your own you'll find lots of ideas,
tips, and interactive pages to increase your money knowledge and
skills. |
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Money Camp is a unique financial
literacy program for kids and grownups! Come to a camp or teach your
kids and yourself at home. |
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The California Student Debt
Resource and Awareness Project (CASDRAP) is a statewide taskforce
consisting of university administrators, nonprofit financial education
organizations, and student loan lending, servicing and guarantor
entities.
CASDRAP got its start in 2000 at San Diego State University. The
timing of the Web site development coincided with the 2002
implementation of Assembly Bill 521, the Student Financial
Responsibility Act, which mandates that financial education be
provided at California state universities and other California
campuses as part of new student orientation programs.. |
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Friends of
the ICFE - Commercial Websites |
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The Couponizer website offers a coupon
organization kit that really helps people make the most of coupons and
discounts. Workshops are offered to groups and
organizations about how to make the most of coupons and curb spending. |
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At Good
Advice Press, we've spent the last sixteen years helping Americans
save money, get out of debt, and live better on less. |
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A fun way
for kids & parents learn all about money. |
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General /
Miscellaneous Websites |
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Financial information on all money matters.
Get advice on many aspects of finance such as tax, shares, mortgages
and redundancy. |
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Online mortgage calculators,
mortgage payment calculators, easy to use, instant results.. |
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ARISE research-based cognitive/behavioral
skill development curricula is designed to provide at-risk youth with
cognitive and behavior life skills that will assist them in changing
their anti-social behaviors. Juvenile offenders and others accustomed
to solving disagreements with fists, knives and guns, who attend ARISE
group sessions, soon become equipped to make responsible decisions,
manage their anger, and develop the social life skills society
demands. |
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This website saves you time and money
because we provide lists of Best Grocery Deals in many states. Find
your state and start saving! This is the only national site of its
kind that is FREE to users, and we provide it free in the hopes you
will buy at least one item a week for charity with a little bit of
your savings.. |
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Reviews, articles, buying guides
and a list of web hosting companies all under one roof. |
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Send money to friends & family
with the iKobo Visa® Prepaid Card.
The World leader in quick, easy and safe "person to person" money
transfers. With iKobo you can pick up your money at over 1,000,000
ATMs. That's more than twice as many locations as Western Union and
MoneyGram combined, and most ATMs are always open. |
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Language USA Translations, the U.S. branch
of Language Solutions International, was established in 1996 as a
Russian language translation management company. Since then, we have
served hundreds of U.S. and international corporations and individual
clients. |
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Financing your education is simpler than
you might think whether you stay in Southern California or venture to
a different part of the country. In fact, thanks to the Mission Fed
Student Loan, it doesn't get any easier or more pleasant. With Mission
Fed, our loan representatives will go the extra mile to give you fast
and friendly personal attention. And best of all, unlike other
lenders, our team of Student Loan specialists who care about your
education needs are right here in San Diego! |
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SelfGrowth.com is
the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement,
Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an
organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of
other Web Sites on the World Wide Web. |
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Our 