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Microsites

  • Getting Credit [en español]

    Provides tips on shopping for credit cards, using cards carefully, and keeping your credit record clean. Also explains credit reports and credit scores, how to protect your identity, improve your credit record, and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. A good source of information for people learning about credit.

Facts for Consumers

Consumer Alerts

Tools

  • Credit Card Payoff Calculator

    Wondering how long it will take to pay off your credit card(s)? Based on the information you provide, the calculator will give you an estimate of how long it will take you to pay off your credit card balance.

Promotional Items

  • Money Matters Bookmark [PDF]

    A bookmark promoting the FTC website – ftc.gov/MoneyMatters – where consumers can find short, practical tips, videos, and other resources to help them weather tough economic times. 2.5"x 8.5", 2 pages, color.

Articles You can reprint these articles in your newsletter, magazine or website.

  • Giving The Bounce To Counterfeit Check Scams [PDF]

    How to recognize, avoid, and report counterfeit check scams.

  • Prescreened Offers Of Credit And Insurance [PDF]

    The Federal Trade Commission wants you to know how prescreening works, what opting out means, and how to opt out, if you decide to do so.

  • Private Student Loans: How to Spot Deceptive Offers [PDF]

    How to spot potentially deceptive claims or business practices some private companies may use to get your student loan business.

  • Recognizing Foreclosure Rescue Scams [PDF]

    Explains how various foreclosure rescue scams work, and where consumers can find legitimate help.


Last Modified: Wednesday, 22-Jul-2009 14:52:00 EDT