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Money Matters site from the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
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
Practical Advice on Housing Law
(Separate Website)
This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including housing problems such as buying, selling or renting.
By: American Bar Association
PreventLoanScams.org
(Separate Website)
Find out about how to spot and report a loan scam with information, from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and others.
By: Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network
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)
Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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