http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/index.html
Find information on assistance programs, charity organizations, and other resources that will provide you with help paying your bills and debt, show you how to save money, as well as provide some tips and ways to pay bills when money is tight.
http://whatsmyscore.org/
Get up to speed with this short, interactive tutorial that will start you on your way to a solid credit history: credit terms, how to build solid credit, how to read and heed the warning signs of bad debt, and more…
Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Inc., promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior and builds capacity for its Members to deliver the highest quality financial education and counseling services. The NFCC is the nations largest and longest serving national nonprofit credit counseling network, with more than 100 Member agencies and nearly 850 offices in communities throughout the country. Each year, NFCC Members assist more than 3.2 million consumers, helping many to drive down their debt and take control of their finances.
NFCC Members, often known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) or other names, can be identified by the NFCC member seal. This seal signifies high standards for agency accreditation, counselor certification and policies that ensure free or low-cost confidential services. NFCC Member Agencies can be reached in person in communities nationwide, on the phone toll-free at (800) 388-2227, or online. The NFCC national office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
http://www.nfcc.org/
Whether you are facing an immediate crisis or just want to learn how to improve your financial health, CCCS can help! Founded in 1964, our nonprofit agency is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our counselors and educators offer non-judgmental advice, practical action plans and hope for a better future to people in all 50 states.
To get started, choose one of the options in the “Get Help Now” box above. If you don’t find what you need on this website, please email your questions to info@cccsinc.org, click here for Live Chat or call one of our support representatives at 1.800.251.CCCS (2227).
http://www.cccsinc.org/
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_home&_nfls=false
Provides information about state government benefits.
http://www.ourmilitary.mil/index.aspx
This site provides assistance to military personnel and their families.
http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=1414
Social services:low-income benefit programs — food stamps, Medicaid, SCHIP, TANF and child care
http://www.ssa.gov/
Social Security
http://www.modestneeds.org/
Provides emergency grants to low income families.
http://www.goodwill.org/
Organization helps people find employment.
http://www.americasaves.org/
Saving strategies and education.
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/mscbi/mscbi.html
The Money Smart Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) is a friendly and easy to use learning tool that teaches the 10 modules of the Money Smart curriculum through a computer. The CBI can complement formal classes or enable people to study independently at their own pace.
http://practicalmoneyskills.com/
PracticalMoneySkills.com is a free web site designed to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life.
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