Useful Links

www.annualcreditreport.com – Official site created by three national credit reporting agencies for consumers to request free annual credit reports

www.ed.gov – The U.S. Department of Education web site offers information on student loans, financial aid, and other education resources

www.equifax.com – National Credit Reporting Company

www.experian.com – National Credit Reporting Company

www.federalreserve.gov – Useful resources from the central bank of the United States

www.ftc.gov – The Federal Trade Commission provides free publications and information on credit reports, identity theft, and avoiding scams

www.hud.gov – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information on housing issues like the importance of housing counseling and avoiding scams

www.idtheft.gov – Useful information about identity theft from the U.S. government

www.irs.gov – Internal Revenue Service for all of your tax questions

www.kbb.com – Kelley Blue Book for pricing automobiles

www.myfico.com – Fair Isaac and Company (FICO) credit education center provides detailed information on understanding credit reports and credit scoring

www.mymoney.gov – U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission web site

www.nfcc.org – National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) for educational resources

www.optoutprescreen.com – Consumer Credit Reporting Industry web site to opt-out of pre-screened credit offers (1-888-567-8688 opt-out phone number)

www.socialsecurity.gov or www.ssa.gov – The U.S. Social Security Administration for all of your social security questions

www.transunion.com – National Credit Reporting Company