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Making Home Affordable March 20, 2009

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Credit, Finance, Real Estate, United States.
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http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/

The Obama Administration launched this site yesterday to provide a starting point for homeowners who have questions about their mortgages and their financial future.  Users should start with the self-assessment tools to determine their eligibility for various options.  Detailed information is available on refinancing and loan modification, or users can start with the FAQ.

EconStats August 18, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Business, CPI, Census, Countries, Credit, Currency, Economics, Finance, Statistics.
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www.econstats.com/index.htm

This is not the prettiest site, but it is comprehensive.  From this site, it is possible to access economic statistics from all around the world.  Click on “US Economic Data” to see all of the data available from the Census, DOL, BLS and much more.  Or search for information from other regions.

Foreclosure Procedures by State February 20, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Bankruptcy, Consumer Information, Credit, Finance, Real Estate.
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www.realtytrac.com/education/noframes/foreclosurePro.html

RealtyTrac has created this easy-to-use guide covering the foreclosure procedures for each state.  Judicial and non-judicial foreclosures are explained.  Use the menu on the left side to see an overview of foreclosures and information on buying foreclosed homes.

Tennessee Legal Aid Booklets February 6, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Bankruptcy, Children, Consumer Information, Credit, Finance, Health, Law, Real Estate, Self Help, Senior Citizens, Social Security, Tennessee.
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www.tennlegalaid.com/Library/

Tennessee Legal Aid’s online library contains a number of full-text booklets on a variety of topics, including: child support, health care, discrimination, divorce, unemployment, renter’s rights, etc.  Browse by category or search by keyword.

Early Delinquency Intervention: Saving Your Home from Foreclosure January 25, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Bankruptcy, Credit, Finance, Real Estate, Self Help.
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http://housingeducation.org/edi/index.html

This site, from the Housing Education Program, offers information to homeowners who might eventually face foreclosure.  The goal is to get the information to people before foreclosure is the only remaining option.  Using this site, homeowners can complete a thorough assessment of their current situation, view many different options for how to correct the situation, and see examples of letters to write to creditors.

Unsolicited Mail, Telemarketers and Email August 6, 2007

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Credit.
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www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt063.shtm

This site, from the Federal Trade Commission, gives consumers the contact information to opt-out of lists for telemarketing, direct mail, pre-approved credit offers, and unsolicited email.  The site also explains how to file complaints.

UNCDF Microfinance December 6, 2006

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www.uncdf.org/english/microfinance

This site, from the United Nations Capital Development Fund, is a wonderful introduction to the basics of microfinance.  Publications are available on a number of specific programs, policies and regional specifics.

Credit Counseling for Consumers August 9, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Bankruptcy, Credit, Directories, Law, United States.
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www.usdoj.gov/ust/bapcpa/ccde/index.htm

From the United States Trustee Program, this site provides a list of approved credit counselors under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.

Doing Business August 7, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Countries, Credit, Taxes.
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www.doingbusiness.org

From the World Bank, this site provides indicators for business activities in 155 different economies.  Activities analyzed include: Starting a business, Licenses, Hiring & Firing, Getting Credit, Taxes, Trade, etc.  Fact sheets are available.

TransUnion August 2, 2006

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http://transunion.com/

Credit reporting agency.  1-800-888-4213.

Experian August 2, 2006

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www.experian.com

Credit reporting agency.  1-888-397-3742.

Free Credit Report August 1, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Credit, Finance.
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www.annualcreditreport.com

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT) consumers may obtain a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the three consumer credit reporting companies.  This is the only site authorized by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Equifax July 22, 2006

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www.econsumer.equifax.com

Credit reporting agency.  1-800-685-1111. Website is browser-specific; Users must have Firefox, Safari or Camino web browser to access full site.