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360 Degrees of Financial Literacy is a free program of the nation's certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life. 

Annual Credit Report, Request a free copy of your credit report every year. 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Discover how the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation carries out its mission to maintain the stability of the nation's banking system.

Federal Reserve Education.org 

Help With My Bank helps you find answers to your questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations. Use the shortcut keywords below to visit the category that interests you, or use the search window located at the top right corner of every page. We're here to help!

MyMoney.org This website is a product of the Congressionally chartered Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which is made up of more than 20 Federal entities that are coordinating and collaborating to strengthen financial capability and increase access to financial services for all Americans.

National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is an American nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in consumer issues on behalf of low-income people.

USA.gov on Money and Taxes Learn about taxes, money the government may owe you, investing, credit help, and more.

Financial Aid

Finaid.org is an award-winning site that has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice, and tools on or off the web.

Personal Finance

Cashay provides personal finance tools and information to make your life easier.

Consumer Advocacy & Rights

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information Spot and avoid scams and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices with tips from the FTC, America's consumer protection agency.

New York State Division of Consumer Protection The New York State Division of Consumer Protection educates and empowers New York's consumers.

New York City Department of Consumer Affairs The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.

Nassau County- Office Of Consumer Affairs 

Suffolk County Consumer Affairs 

Identity Theft & Scams

AARP Scam News A guide to scams, published by the American Association of Retired Persons but there's no age limit for going to college or age minimum for scams.

FBI's Common Fraud Schemes identifies some of the most common scams that the FBI encounters, as well as tips to help prevent you from being victimized. 

Better Business Bureau helps the United States, Canada, and Mexico consumers find businesses and charities they can trust. 

How Do Identify Student Aid Scams? Provided by Federal Student Aid.gov 

Data on Financial Literacy in the US

Want to know how many Americans spend more money than they make?  Survey data on this measure and others is available through the Financial Capability Study.