The American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSAEF)

AFSAEF was established in February 1990 as a non-profit organization to heighten consumers' awareness of personal financial responsibility. AFSAEF's mission is to help consumers realize the benefits of responsible money management, understand the credit process, and seek help if credit problems occur.

Financial Planning Association (FPA)

The FPA is a leadership and advocacy organization connecting those who provide, support and benefit from professional financial planning. FPA is the Heart of Financial Planning™ and represents a promise of financial well-being, hoping to create a world where everyone thrives and prospers.

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)

The NAPFA is the nation’s leading organization of Fee-Only comprehensive financial planning professionals.

Since 1983, NAPFA's ranks have enjoyed steady growth, operating under a strict code of ethics and our widely recognized definition of Fee-Only compensation. NAPFA members are trusted, objective financial advisors for consumers and institutions alike.

WalletPop

WalletPop is a friendly consumer finance site whose mission is to help consumers manage their money and understand how the important stories of the day affect your wallet. They also aim to inspire and entertain consumer while helping them navigate today's difficult economic climate. 

Money Management International

Since 1958, Money Management International has been helping consumers find the tools and solutions to take control of their finances to live debt free.

Mint.com

Mint.com is anonline personal finance software service from Intuit Inc., providing over 3 million users a fresh, easy and intelligent way to manage their money. And it’s free.

Access to free credit reports

Per the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), AnnualCreditReport.com is the ONLY authorized source for consumers to obtain a free annual credit report under federal law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to a free credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every twelve months.   There are many other websites who advertise free credit reports but will charge hidden fees or subscribe consumers to unwanted services.   

You can request their free credit report online, by phone or by mail. Visit AnnualCreditReport.com, call 1-877-322-8228, or fill out the Annual Credit Report Request form and mail it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281. Consumers have the option to request all three reports at once or to order one report at a time from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.  By requesting the reports separately every four months, you can monitor their credit more frequently throughout the year.  

For more information about free credit reports, visit the FTC’s web site.

eXtension

Through an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States, eXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people build a better future.

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