Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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10 Ways to Save Money and Energy in the New Year
(Separate Website)
Here are tips for cutting utility and gas bills, saving you money at home and on the road.
By: U.S. Department of Energy
5 Tips for avoiding foreclosure rescue scams
(Separate Website)
Here are some tips for steering clear of scammers trying to take advantage of people who face foreclosure.
By: The Federal Reserve Board
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The Bureau of Consumer Protection protects consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces consumer protection laws and regulations.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Buying a Home -- Information from HUD
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet from HUD explains the basic steps involved in buying a home. There are also links to information about programs that can help people who want to buy a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Center for Responsible Lending
(Separate Website)
CFL fights to stop predatory lending through legislative and policy advocacy, coalition-building, litigation and industry research.
Community Voice Mail
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about free voice mail to help homeless people stay in touch.
By: Community Voice Mail
Consumer World
(Separate Website)
Consumer World is a nonprofit website with lots of consumer resources. It was founded by a long-time consumer advocate and educator who authored a number of consumer protection laws, wasa former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General in consumer protection and was a consumer education consultant for the Federal Trade Commission.
Federal Information Resources for Consumers
(Separate Website)
Your online resource for consumer information from the federal government.
FTC Credit Information
(Separate Website)
Information for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
GnoInfo.com (formerly Louisiana Rebuilds)
(Separate Website)
Information you need to rebuild your life, your community and Louisiana.
High energy bills? See these LIHEAP resources.
(Separate Website)
Learn more about programs to help low-income people save on energy bills.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Homeownership Information Center
(Separate Website)
This website gives lots of information about finding and buying a home, including credit counseling, applying for a loan, and making the purchase. It will also help you find a lender in your area.
By: Ginnie Mae
Housing and Consumer Information for Seniors
(Separate Website)
HUD webpage with lots of information to help you keep your home, find an apartment, protect yourself from fraud, and more.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Housing Assistance Council
(Separate Website)
The Housing Assistance Council has been helping local organizations build affordable homes in rural America since 1971 by emphasizing local solutions, empowerment of the poor, reduced dependence and self-help strategies. HAC especially focuses on high-need groups and regions.
How much home can you afford? Online Calculator
(Separate Website)
See this online calculator to help you find out what sort of home price and home loan you may be able to afford.
By: Ginnie Mae
How to Save Money Every Month
(Separate Website)
Money-saving tips.
Hud Information for Louisiana
(Separate Website)
This is the Louisiana page of the national HUD site, with information and resources for renters, buyers and others with housing issues.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
(Separate Website)
List of housing counseling agencies in Louisiana, from HUD's website.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
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