Category Archives: US Government Resources

Unemployment Benefits

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

If you’ve been laid off from your job you may be entitled to collect unemployment benefits while looking for a new job opportunity. Unemployment compensation is paid by the State and Federal Government to workers who’ve become unemployed through no … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Identity and Your Credit

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

Millions of Americans fall victim to Identity theft each year. Use these resources to inform and protect yourself and your loved ones against identity theft. Continue reading →

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Scam Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

The FTC maintains an extensive and up-to-date resource center on the scams that predatory individuals and companies are trying to pull off every day. Check them out for scam alerts covering: Credit Cards Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams Managing Your … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Home When You Fall Behind on Your Mortgage

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

The following information is reprinted from the Federal Trade Commission website. Click here for this article on their site or download the PDF version of the article for off-line review or printing. Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here’s What to … Continue reading →

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Government Resources for Consumer Credit Education and Awareness

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

The US Government is the Number 1 source of consumer credit education and awareness information through any number of government websites. This page provides a directory of some of the more relevant government offered consumer credit information: The Federal Trade … Continue reading →

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