Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws
(Separate Website)
This handbook explains how the consumer credit laws can help you shop for credit, apply for it, maintain your credit standing, and, if need be, complain about an unfair deal.
By: Federal Reserve Board
Debt & Bankruptcy Information
(Separate Website)
Debt and bankruptcy legal information on credit repair, credit rating, getting out of debt, student loans and budgets.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act Provides Umbrella of Protection
(Separate Website)
If you're a reserve component service member called to active duty, you're protected by a law that can save you some legal problems and possibly some money as well.
By: American Forces Information Service
When You Can't Pay: Cancellation, Deferment and Forbearance
(Separate Website)
How to postpone payments -- and when you can cancel your loans altogether.
By: Nolo Plain-English Law Centers
When Your Social Security Benefits Are Taken to Pay Back Money to the Federal Government
(Separate Website)
This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions about this new program.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.