Our goal is to empower consumers to effectively manage their finances, create economic security, and realize equality of access and opportunity. Following is a list of resources that are helpful in understanding housing related issues, credit, debt, credit counseling, collections and other credit related services.
Consumer Issues
Consumer Tools, Consumer Education, Data & Research, Policy & Compliance, Consumer Complaints
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1-855-411-2372
www.consumerfinance.gov
Federal Trade Commission
1-877-FTC HELP
www.ftc.gov
Legal Help
Legal Services Corporation
1-202-295-1500
www.lsc.gov
Child Abuse
Child Help USA
1-800-4 A CHILD
Drug Abuse
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
1-800-662-HELP
Spousal Abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
www.ndvh.org
Gambling
BETS OFF
1-800-522-4700
www.1800BETSOFF.org
Smoking Cessation
National Cancer Institute
1-800-QUIT NOW
Bank Rate
www.BankRate.com
Investment Education, Investment Research, Investment Resources
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
https://investor.gov
Federal site with education and research targeting Youth, Teachers & Educators, and Researchers
My Money
www.Mymoney.gov
Information for consumers on housing opportunities, fair housing, housing counseling assistance in their state and nationwide
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
www.hud.gov
Other Resources
Nerd Wallet – Find the Best Credit Card for You
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States Trustee Program concerning National Mortgage Settlement
Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight
Executive Committee of the state attorneys general