Get copies of your credit report and then make sure the information is correct. Pay your bills on time. Understand how your credit score is determined. Your credit score is usually based on the answers to these questions: Do you pay your bills…

Get everything you need to know to help you avoid credit card fraud. Our Live Fraud Awareness Workshop educates you about the many different types of scams and how to avoid any potential threats. Get Started Today

*Information provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Identity theft Debt collection Imposter scams Telephone and mobile services Banks and lenders Prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries Auto-related scams Shop-at-home and catalog sales…

*Information provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Keep in mind that wiring money is like sending cash: once it's gone, you can't get it back. Don't send money to someone you don't know. Don't respond to email, text of advertising…

1. Place an Initial Fraud Alert by calling one of the credit reporting agencies below: Equifax – 800.525.6285 Experian – 888.397.3742 Transunion – 800.680.7289 2. Tell them: You are a victim of identity theft You want a fraud alert placed on…

1. Don't give your account number and bank routing information to anyone you don't know 2. Review your monthly statement 3. Notify your bank about any problems as soon as possible 4. If you don’t have enough money in your account, don’t write the…

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We’re probably stating the obvious, but kids love anything online. Our Fun Facts are no exception. Children who are curious and want to learn about money now will likely become savvier managers of money as adults. Fun Facts About U.S. Money What was…

Teach Children to Save Session We visit Kindergarten classrooms, giving students $1 in coins, a piggy bank and the knowledge they need to become life-long savers. The finer points: "Teach Children to Save” is a national initiative of the American…

High school is the time when teens become more financially independent. Our four-lesson financial education program for high school students helps them gain the confidence and knowledge they need to make smarter decisions about money.   The…