Educational Resources for Consumers
Banking
- ABC's of Banking
- ATM Safety Advice
- Availability of Funds
- Checks
- Connecticut State Quarter
- Cryptocurrency/FinTech Resources
- Find a Bank or Credit Union in Connecticut
- Fraudulent Checks
- Landlord-Tenant Resources
- Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards (FTC)
- Mobile Payment Apps (FTC)
- Savings Bonds (U.S. Treasury)
- Unauthorized Withdrawal from Your Bank Account
- U.S. Currency (U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
- United States Mint
- Weather-related Bank Closings
Money Management - Credit and Debt
- Consumer Collection Practices
- Credit Cards (CFPB)
- Credit and Debt (FTC)
- Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts (FTC)
- Credit Reports: Get the Facts
- Credit and Debt Management (FTC)
- Debt Adjusters
- Debt Negotiation
- Financial Education Programs
- How to Get Out of Debt (FTC)
- Investor.gov (SEC)
- Money As You Grow: Resources for Parents and Caregivers (CFPB)
- Money and Consumer Issues (USA.gov)
- My BUDget (Excel file)
Student Loans
- CT Dollars & Sense - Plan, Save and Pay for College
- CT Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA)
- Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) College Savings Program
- Federal Student Aid (U.S. Dept of Education)
- Financial Aid Information from the CT Office of Higher Education
- MyMoney.gov
- Paying for College (CFPB)
- Student Loan Information
- Student Loans (CFPB)
- Student Loan Debt (CFPB)
- Student Loan Repayment Guide
Mortgage Information
- Avoiding Foreclosure
- Consumer Tools for Getting and Maintaining a Mortgage (CFPB)
- A Consumer’s Guide to Mortgage Refinancing (Federal Reserve)
- FDIC Mortgage Assistance Resources (FDIC)
- What to Know When Shopping For a Mortgage to Purchase a Home
- Interest-Only Mortgage Payments and Payment-Option ARMs (FDIC)
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Reverse Mortgages:
- AARP's Consumer Guide to Reverse Mortgages
- Consumer Guides from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
- HUD FHA Reverse Mortgage for Seniors (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage)
- Information about Reverse Mortgage Loans from the CFPB
- OCC's Answers About Reverse Mortgages
Scams and Fraud
- Avoid Advance Fee Loan Scams
- Beware of Fake Check Scams (FINRA)
- Common Scams and Tips to Spot Them
- Credit Repair Scams
- Cyberfraud
- Cybersecurity: Online Safety Tips from the FBI
- Fraudulent Check Scams
- How to Spot and Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams (CFPB)
- Investment Frauds and Schemes
- Mobile Payment Apps: How to Avoid a Scam When You Use One (FTC)
- Mortgage Relief Scams (FTC)
- Mortgage Closing Scams: How to Protect Yourself (CFPB)
- Phishing Scams
- Protect Your Investments - Avoiding Fraud (SEC)
- Romance Scams
Identity Theft
- What is Identity Theft?
- What to Know About Identity Theft (FTC)
- Identity Theft and Online Security (FTC)
- Identity Theft: A Recovery Plan (FTC)
Information for Seniors
- Conversation Starters: Guard Against Financial Exploitation
- Feeling Good About Investing
- Financial Protection for Older Americans (CFPB)
- Maximize Your Retirement Investments
- Tips to Protect Your Retirement Nestegg
- Social Security Retirement Planner