Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
There are 11 resources
Self-Help
"Money Matters" Website of the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The FTC created this website to help you tackle some money issues head-on. It contains valuable information and tips regarding a wide variety of scams, credit cards, money management, dealing with debt, your home, and jobs.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
66 Ways to Save Money
(Separate Website)
This web site lists many ways to save money in transportation, utilities, housing, banking and other needs.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Protecting Yourself from Overdraft and Bounced-Check Fees
(Separate Website)
This website explains the best ways to avoid overdraft and bounced-check fees
By: The Federal Reserve Board
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Shopping for Money Wire Transfer Services
(Separate Website)
Shopping for Money Wire Transfer Services - Five Steps You Can Take to Avoid Fraud & Save Money (printable trifold brochure)
By: National Consumer Law Center
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
5 Tips for Protecting Your Checking Account
(Separate Website)
No one wants to be a victim of fraud or identity theft. The Federal Reserve has outlined some ways you as a consumer can prevent that from happening.
By: Federal Reserve
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Choosing a Credit Card
(Separate Website)
There are several things to consider when choosing the right credit card: fees, charges, interest rates, and benefits can vary among credit card issuers.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Go Direct!
(Separate Website)
By March 1, 2013, everyone getting federal benefits by paper check will need to switch to electronic payments - direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.
By: U.S. Dept. of Treasury
What You Should Know about Your Checks
(Separate Website)
An informative resource on checks.
By: The Federal Reserve Board
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Tips on Dealing With Financial Matters
(Separate Website)
This guide published by Legal Aid of North Carolina offers important tips on dealing with Financial Matters, such as tips on handling financial matters, tips on signing important papers, and tips on dealing with Welfare and other agencies.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
LawHelp Home
(Separate Website)
Choose Another Location
Arabic / العربية
