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HUD: Don't be a victim of loan fraud!
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Find out from HUD how you can help protect yourself from loan fraud, including predatory lenders who may prey on the elderly, low-income people and others.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hurricane Ike -- HUD FHA Foreclosure Relief
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See this fact sheet from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) about FHA foreclosure relief for survivors of hurricane Ike.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Intenet Service -- Consumer Facts
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Get the facts about your rights and your Internet service. Here is consumer information from the Federal Communications Commission.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
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Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
Military Pro Bono Project
The Military Pro Bono Project's website notes that : "The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (MPBP) will connect eligible, active-duty servicemembers with pro bono attorneys to assist with the resolution of civil legal issues. "
By: American Bar Association
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Money Help from MyMoney.gov
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See this information about you and your money from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Tips about scams and ripoffs, too.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
Money Matters site from the Federal Trade Commission
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Information about you and your money: scam watch, credit cards, managing your money, dealing with debt, your home, and jobs.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
MyMoney.gov -- Helpful Information from the U.S. Government
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See this site about money matters, from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Includes tips for avoiding scams, like foreclosure rescue scams and loan scams.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
New "Making Home Affordable" Website
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See the announcement from HUD about a new website with information about President Obama's plan to help homeowners.
By: HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Phishing Scams -- the Federal Trade Commission tells you how to watch out.
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commission to learn more about "phishing" scams and how to avoid them.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Should I File for Bankruptcy?
When should you get a bankruptcy? How do you file for bankruptcy? What happens when you file? Here's some very basic information.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
The Truth About Debt Relief Services -- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commission to find out more about which debt relief services to avoid and why.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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