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Housing

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    This U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development site provides information about renter/homebuyer rights, housing assistance programs, and assistance with home improvements.

    www.hud.gov

  • Federal Trade Commission Mortgage Publications

    The Federal Trade Commission has published resources that are available for free online with advice to homeowners facing foreclosure:

    consumer.ftc.gov/articles/trouble-paying-your-mortgage-or-facing-foreclosure

  • Making Home Affordable

    The Making Home Affordable program assists homeowners in financial distress.

    www.makinghomeaffordable.gov

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    If you need to discuss your mortgage payment options, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can help you connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor.

    www.consumerfinance.gov/mortgagehelp

  • Federal Trade Commission Money Matters

    The Money Matters site contains useful information about the options available to homeowners facing foreclosure.

    consumer.ftc.gov/features/financial-educators

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Health

  • Insure Kids Now

    InsureKidsNow.gov provides information about Medicaid and CHIP services for families who need health insurance coverage.

    www.insurekidsnow.gov

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintains HealthCare.gov, where you can learn about insurance, government health programs, prevention and wellness, and how health care reforms affect you.

    www.healthcare.gov

  • Medicare

    Learn more about Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and over, and people of any age who are permanently disabled and cannot work.

    www.medicare.gov

  • Medicaid

    Medicaid is health coverage available to certain people and families who have limited income and resources, such as pregnant women, children under the age of 19, people 65 and over, people who are blind, people who are disabled, and people who need nursing home care.

    www.medicaid.gov

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Utilities

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Transportation

  • Federal Trade Commission

    The FTC site provides advice on buying a new or used car, and on understanding warranties, maintenance, and repossession.

    consumer.ftc.gov/shopping-and-donating/buying-and-owning-car

  • U.S. Department of Energy

    The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fuel Economy site offers advice about how to cut down on gas costs, find a fuel-efficient car, and calculate your MPG.

    www.fueleconomy.gov

  • GasBuddy.com

    This website provides up-to-date information about where to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood.

    www.gasbuddy.com

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Shopping

  • Federal Trade Commission

    The FTC site provides tips and hints about smart shopping and how to avoid fraud and scams.

    consumer.ftc.gov/shopping-and-donating/shopping

  • Consumer Action Handbook

    This handbook, published by the Federal Citizen Information Center, can be ordered for free and provides advice about how to make the best purchases when shopping for a car, home accessory, etc. In addition, it provides information about where to file a consumer complaint.

    pueblo.gpo.gov/Publications/pdfs/5131.pdf

  • Consumer Reports Magazine

    Consumers Union, an independent, non-profit organization that tests consumer products and reports on their characteristics to consumers, publishes Consumer Reports Magazine and maintains the consumerreports.org website. This magazine and website provide useful product information to potential buyers, including product prices, usability ratings, safety ratings, and product characteristics. Consumer Reports covers practically all products, from cars to sewing machines.

    www.consumerreports.org

  • USA.gov

    This site consolidates useful consumer information from a wide range of federal agencies. Find their tips for saving money here.

    www.usa.gov/spend-save-invest

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Child Care

  • Childcare.gov

    This site provides useful information for parents about finding child care in your area, choosing the right child care, and dealing with the cost of child care.

    childcare.gov

  • U.S. Department of Education

    The Department of Education’s site can guide parents to educational and child care resources in their state.

    www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html

  • Internal Revenue Service

    The following link provides useful information about the Child and Dependent Care Credit, which can help to defray the cost of child care for working parents.

    www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc602

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Smoking/Gambling/Drinking

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Debt

  • Money Matters

    The Federal Trade Commission’s Money Matters site contains advice and resources for those facing credit card debt.

    consumer.ftc.gov/features/financial-educators

  • MyMoney.gov

    MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. MyMoney.gov provides links and resources regarding a wide range of financial issues, including managing debt and credit.

    www.mymoney.gov

  • Federal Trade Commission

    The FTC is the federal agency responsible for administering consumer protection laws. The FTC site offers consumers information about their rights with regard to debt collection and how to avoid scams related to debt and credit.

    consumer.ftc.gov

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was founded to improve financial products and services for consumers. Their site provides easy-to-understand information about credit cards, home loans, student loans and banking.

    www.consumerfinance.gov

  • Federal Student Aid on the Web

    Federal Student Aid is an office of the U.S. Department of Education. This site provides information about repayment options for federal student loan borrowers, including Income Based Repayment, forbearance and deferment.

    fsapartners.ed.gov/home

  • Internal Revenue Service

    If you owe back taxes, it is a good idea to contact the IRS in order to discuss your options. The following links can help you locate your local IRS office or contact a Taxpayer Advocate. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS. It helps taxpayers who are experiencing economic hardship; taxpayers who are seeking help in resolving problems with the IRS; and those who believe an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.

    apps.irs.gov/app/office-locator

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