With so much information available online, it can be difficult to determine the source behind a financial website. The following links to government websites may be helpful as you investigate the financial tools available to you.
Calculate Your Share Insurance
The National Credit Union Administration’s Share Insurance Calculator can help you determine to what amount your savings are insured. NCUA protects federally-insured accounts up to $250,000.
http://webapps.ncua.gov/ins/
Find a Credit Union in Your Area
This tool will let you find a credit union in your area, look up contact information, and research its financial performance.
http://www.mycreditunion.gov/pages/mcu-map.aspx
Access Your Credit Report
The Federal Trade Commission’s AnnualCreditUnionReport.com provides the only authorized free annual access to your credit report under federal law.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/freereports/index.shtml
Plan for Retirement
The Social Security Administration offers calculators and other resources to help you prepare for retirement and calculate your anticipated social security benefits.
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/
Save for College
The Department of Education offers information on saving for college, securing student loans, and information on student loan forgiveness.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/funding.jsp
Complain About Cyber Crime
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is a joint effort of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
http://www.ic3.gov
Government Loans
GovLoans is a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government loan programs.
http://www.govLoans.gov
Research a Mortgage
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau provides resources to help you “know before you owe” on a mortgage and provides helpful budgeting information.
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/