Misc. Resources

About Your Money

      Choose To Save (CTS) – www.choosetosave.org
      CTS is a national public education and outreach program dedicated to raising awareness
      about the need to plan and save for long-term personal financial security.

      MyMoney.gov – www.mymoney.gov
      U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission was established with the purpose of      
      improving the financial literacy and education of persons in the United States.

      Savingforcollege.com – www.savingforcollege.com
      Savingforcollege,com was established as a private company in 1999 with a mission to help
      individuals and professional advisers better understand how to meet the challenge of paying
      higher education costs.

Credit and Debt Related

      How Does Credit Score Work - (Website)
      We apply for credit for many reasons – maybe it’s to buy a house, car, etc. Find out how your
      FICO score is used and how it affects how much you pay for purchases.

      Credit Card Company Tricks - (Read More)
      Beware of the tricks that credit card companies play to screw you over.

      FreeCreditReport.com - (Website)
      Free credit report offer with Credit Monitoring subscription.

      The 12 Myths About Bankruptcy – (Website)
      Thinking about bankruptcy? Sometimes, a fresh start make sense. Get the facts first before
      your jump into it. Here are a dozen misconceptions about bankruptcy.

      Guarantee Your Good Name – www.lifelock.com
      Identity theft can happen anywhere to anyone. In line at the store, online at home or when
      you’re buying your morning coffee. Lifelock is the industry leader in proactive identity theft
      protection.

Mortgage and Real Estate Related

      What’s my property worth? – www.zillow.com
       Zillow.com is an online real estate service dedicated to helping you get an edge in real estate
       by providing your with valuable tools and information.
     
       Avoid Facing Foreclosure – (Website)
       Your first step is to call your lender. If you are having difficulty paying your on mortgage on
       time, it’s important to act now before things get so bad that your are facing foreclosure. Visit
       Freddie Mac’s website to get more tips on avoiding this headache.

      How Does A Short Sale Work? – (Read More)
      A real estate short sale involves getting a mortgage note holder on a piece of real estate
      agreeing to take less than the loan value as payment for releasing any claim on a property.

      Discover How A Reverse Mortgage Work – www.reversemortgage.org
      This website is for consumers that are interested in learning more about reverse mortgages. The
      information is provided by the NRMLA.

Tax Related

      Tax Resources On The Web – www.taxtopics.net
        A resource of different tax topics and links.

       Express Tax Refund – www.express-tax-refund.com
       Turbo Tax online is one of the easiest way to prepare your tax return.
       No software to download or install.