San Diego, CA - A valuable new feature has been added to the ICFE's front page of the Institute of Consumer Financial Education's (ICFE) website, (ICFE.info). It is the "Ask Mr G" link that provides instant online access to one of the most comprehensive, consumer financial education library you will find on the Internet.

The ICFE is a San Diego based, award winning, nonprofit educational group dedicated to helping consumers of all ages improve their spending, increase their savings and use credit wisely. The ICFE is also an official partner with the U. S. Department of Defense's Financial Readiness Campaign (DOD/FRC). The ICFE publishes consumer credit guides, courses in personal finance and it also has certification courses for professionals: Certified Credit Report Reviewers (CCRR), Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (ITRMS), Identity Theft Resolution Facilitator (ITRF) and Certified Personal Finance Instructor for "The Money Instruction Book".

"The ICFE is delighted to add Jim's expertise to our website," said Paul Richard, RFC, the ICFE's executive director. "Click on the "ask Mr. G" link and users will find over 30 subject categories containing over130 answers to specific questions about spending, savings, credit, cash, and financial management. Feel free to browse the extensive library. Users will find the ability to print articles, email articles to friends, and even email Mr. G directly with a question," Richard noted.

Yes, there really is a "Mr. G". He is Jim Garnett a valued member of the ICFE's Board of Educational Advisors. Jim is also an ICFE Certified Credit Report Reviewer and Identity Theft Prevention Specialist. Mr. G is also the Director of Education for Consumer Credit of America aka/Consumer Credit of Des Moines, plus he sits on the Board of Directors of The Iowa Jumpstart Coalition. Jim is a published author in the areas of personal finances; teaching young people about money and family counseling. Mr. G brings over 30 years experience to his beneficial answers found in the library. He is also a Nationally Certified Parent Trainer and conducts the Smart Discipline for Parents Seminars in his home state of Iowa. It is estimated that over 50,000 children have benefited from his seminars in the last four years.
The "Ask Mr. G" educational library provides consumers with a convenient and confidential way to find answers to their financial questions. It is easily accessible from the privacy of one's home or office and is available through the ICFE's main web page on a 24-7 basis.

The need for such a financial education service is highlighted by the conclusions of a recent study conducted by Georgetown University and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The performance of over 14,000 clients over a three-year period reveals that those who received financial education:

1. 38% were less likely to file for bankruptcy?
2. Had credit scores that increased an average of 36 points.
3. Reduced their non-mortgage debt by more than $14,000.
4. Had a 30% increase in home ownership.
5. Experienced a 40% increase savings and investment accounts.

The "Ask Mr. G" educational library will enhance the consumer's visit to the ICFE's web page and add to their financial education. In addition to the ICFE's main web page, other Web sites using the Ask Mr. G financial education library are: GoFirstClass.org, CCofAmerica.com and ConsumerCredit-dm.com.
For more information about the Ask Mr. G financial education library link, email Jim at askmrg@yahoo.com or call him at 515-289-1198

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