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5 Tips logo 5 Tips for Dealing with a Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction
Explains consumers' rights and lenders' responsibilities when credit lines are reduced and provides information for those seeking to have a credit line reinstated.
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Credit Card Repayment Calculator
Estimate how long it will take you to pay off your credit card balance if you make only the minimum payment on time each month. Other calculations can help you develop a plan for paying off your balance sooner.
ESPAÑOL La Calculadora de Pago de Tarjetas de Credito
Image of a home Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
Information from the Federal Reserve and other government agencies. If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you.
Federal Reserve Consumer Help logo Federal Reserve Consumer Help
If you have a problem with a bank or other financial institution, contact the Federal Reserve for help.

Education Resources

Building Wealth
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)

FED 101
 (on the website of Federal Reserve Education)

Fed Today
Project-based learning activity

In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
 (on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)

It's Your Paycheck!
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)

Kids Page
ESPAÑOL Página de niños de la Reserva Federal

Peanuts & Crackerjacks--Economics of Pro Team Sports
 (on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

Personal Financial Education
 Resource materials and tools (on the website of Federal Reserve Education)

Showbusiness: The Economics of Entertainment
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

 
Last update: August 6, 2009