Ask Doctor Debt - a free online confidential resource to help consumers find solutions to credit and debt issues.
Consumer Guide to Credit Cards - From the Federal Reserve Bank, learn about evaluating credit card offers, reading your monthly statement, and the new credit card rules.
Credit Reports and Credit Scores - are explained in this basic guide from the Federal Reserve Board.
Basic Money Choices - Financial health advice from the Better Business Bureau.
Debt Learning Center - Learn how to become debt free from the Consolidated Credit Counseling Services.
Free Annual Credit Report - The only site that allows you to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies.
Direct Deposit - Social Security or Supplemental Security benefits through Godirect.org.
Health Care - Federal government website with information on health insurance options, coverage, and consumer rights under the new Affordable Care Act.
Medicare - Official U.S. site for Medicare, with information on enrollment, eligibility, coverage, and claims.
Social Security Online - The online resource for everything concerning Social Security. Use the benefit calculators. See frequently asked questions.
American Consumer Credit Counseling - ACCC is a Newton-based, non-profit organization, offering confidential credit counseling, debt management and financial education services.
Tax Help - Use the Tax Aide Locator to find tax return preparation assistance at a location near you.
Basics of Saving and Investing - A four part investor education program that includes an Introduction to Financial Markets, and Investment Fraud.
Classroom Resources - from the Alliance for Investor Education includes a list of Best Resources by topic plus games and educational materials.
FeedthePig.org - Free financial information and tools to empower 25-34 year olds to take charge of their personal finances and live within their means.
Investor.org - The official site of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Visit the sections on Investing Basics and Introduction to the Markets.
My Retirement Paycheck - For middle-income consumers nearing retirement, whether they have made retirement plans or not. Answers questions on an array of financial topics such as insurance, debt and fraud protection. From NEFE.
