FWI is pleased to provide you with the following links to help you manage your finances and to answer your questions
MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE PROGRAM
Having trouble paying your mortgage? Use the self-assessment tools to see if you are among the 7 to 9 million homeowners who maybe able to benefit from Making Home Affordable.
FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT OFFICIAL SITE
Order your free annual report from all three credit bureaus www.annualcreditreport.com or 877-322-8228
TIPS FOR FRUGAL LIVING AND THRIFTINESS
Dollar Stretcher offers weekly testimonials from the frugal www.stretcher.com
INFORMATION ON THE CREDIT CARD INDUSTRY
Bankrate lists financial news and current rates on credit cards www.bankrate.com
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Federal Trade Commission has information to prevent fraud and takes complaints about financial fraud and scams www.ftc.gov or 877-382-4357
IDENTITY THEFT ID
Theft Clearinghouse to help prevent and report identity theft LINK or 877-438-4338
STUDENT LOANS
US Dept of Education has information on all student loan issues www.ed.gov or 800-872-5327
TRACK CREDIT CARD RATES
A service that rates and tracks credit cards and their use CardTrak. LINK
MORTGAGE FRAUD
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of mortgage fraud. LINK
HUD
Helping individuals and families achieve the American Dream of Homeownership: LINK