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We all can use a little help sometimes. That's why caring people are ready to lend a helping hand—just when you need it most. Now, locating the best source of assistance by phone or on line is easy through United Way 2-1-1.
This website provides homeowners with detailed information about programs along with self-assessment tools and calculators borrowers need to determine whether they might be eligible for a modification or a refinance.
My Money is the Federal Government's website dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money - how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet their personal goals. You can use the resources on this site to learn how to do these things and manage your money better - and we hope you'll share what you learn with others.
ANNUAL CREDIT REPORTThis central site allows you to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Learn what you need to do to deter, detect, defend against identity theft.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low-to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Free tax preparation is also available for the elderly and military personnel.
Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.
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