- Know Your Obligations When Cosigning a Loan
What responsibilities do you have when you cosign a loan? - Establishing Good Credit
It's not as tough to establish or rebuild credit as you may think. - Bankruptcy Facts
How much do you know about bankruptcy? - Credit Report Errors — Fix Them before They Fix You
What should you do if you locate an error on your credit report? - Debunking the Myths of Credit and Debt
Credit is bad—myth or reality? - Debt in Focus - Free, anonymous debt management that works
Brought to you by the nation’s credit unions, this free and anonymous service will help bring your debt into focus. After answering a few questions about your income and current debts, a simple financial analysis will provide a wealth of information – debt to income ratios, debt payment schedules, and suggested personal action strategies to help keep your finances moving forward.
- How Does the Stimulus Plan Affect You? It’s Good to Get Some Advice Now
The biggest benefit from the $787.2 billion federal stimulus package will hopefully be a noticeable improvement in the nation's economy—but what about your finances?
- Helping Family Members During Tough Times – How Far Should You Go?
As the uncertain economy continues, many people might find friends and family members in troubled financial straits and in need of help. - Get Your Free Credit Report
The federal government requires that each of the three national credit-reporting agencies—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—gives you a free credit report every year. - Eldercare Is Expensive, So Planning and Negotiation are Key
The costs of each stage of care for elders can be shockingly high. Consider these general ideas in managing the costs of caring for an elder.