Finance - Consumer 

AARP Money

http://www.aarp.org/money/

Categories include work, personal finance, retirement, consumer information, Social Security, and estate planning.

Annual Credit Report Request Service

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp 

"AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers to obtain their free credit report.

This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion."

Bank Rates

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp 

Survey interest rates and fees for ATM's, certificates of deposit, credit cards, loans, and savings accounts. In English or in Spanish.

BBC Money

http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/money

Video clips cover topics such as: understanding the costs of buying a house, types of bank accounts, getting a loan, what to consider when renting, saving for retirement, etc.

Financial Crisis and Families

http://www.extension.org/pages/Financial_Crisis_and_Families

Offers articles on a variety of financial topics. Visitors can also refer to the "Ask an Expert" section to submit a financial question.

Frugal Village

http://www.frugalvillage.com/

Provides a wealth of frugal living tips to help stretch your budget.

Getting Through Tough Financial Times

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/toughtimes/

"Whether you have lost your home or job or are concerned with the decreasing value of your assets, you must rethink your money management strategies to minimize the impact of the current financial situation. This website is designed to help you make good decisions during these tough financial times." Prepared by the University of Illinois.

Inflation Conversion Factors for Dollars 1665 to Estimated 2016

http://oregonstate.edu/cla/polisci/faculty-research/sahr/infcf16652007.pdf

The Consumer Price Index along with government spending and debt, Congressional salaries, and minimum wages.

Mymoney.gov

www.mymoney.gov

“Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACT Act) established the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (Commission) with the purpose of improving the financial literacy and education of persons in the United States."

National Foundation for Consumer Credit

http://www.nfcc.org 

Budget calculators, bankruptcy information, online counseling, and helpful links promoting financial literacy and health. 

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