Credit & Debt Resources

Links to a number of helpful credit and debt resources.

Credit Cards

• Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
  Information from the FTC on how to protect yourself from fraud.
• Choosing A Credit Card
  Information from the Federal Reserve about shopping around for a credit card.

Credit Reports & Scores

• AnnualCreditReport.com
  Central site where you can request a free credit report.
• Building A Better Credit Report
  Tips from the FTC on how to build a better credit report.
• Your Credit Score (PDF)
  Information about credit scores from Fair Isaac Corporation and the Consumer Federation of America.
• Your Access To Free Credit Reports
  This free digital pamphlet from the FTC contains details about your rights under the The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act.

Debt

• Credit Repair - How To Help Yourself
  Information from the FTC on credit repair.
• Knee Deep In Debt
  What to do if you are knee deep in debt.

Additional Information

• Credit And Divorce
  If you've recently been through a divorce - or are contemplating one - you may want to look closely at issues involving credit.
• 51 Ways To Save Hundreds On Loans And Credit
  Tips from the FDIC.
• Credit And Loans - FTC Information
  More information from the FTC.