Useful Web Resources
www.annualcreditreport.com is the official site for consumers to obtain their free credit reports.
www.mymoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
www.ftc.gov is the official website for the Federal Trade Commission, which deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.
www.consumer.gov provides resources to help protect your privacy, manage money and debt, and avoid identity theft.
www.ed.gov is the official website for the U.S. Department of Education, whose mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. This is particularly relevant because of resources involving student loans.
www.jumpstart.org is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
www.makinghomesaffordable.gov is part of the Obama Administration’s financial stability plan to stabilize our housing market and help up to 7 to 9 million Americans reduce their monthly mortgage payments to more affordable levels.
www.bbb.org is the official website of Better Business Bureau, who provides educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible.
www.hud.gov is the official website of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, whose mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
www.dca.ga.gov is the official website of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, which offers a variety of economic development incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state.
www.scconsumer.gov is the official website of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. As the state agency designated to represent the interests of consumer, the S.C. Department of Consumer affairs attempts to resolve complaints and seeks to inform and educate consumers in order to create an atmosphere in which consumers will be more aware of their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace.