This website helps you to identify agencies that will provide information, counseling assistance with homeownership issues including financing and mortgages. If you are facing foreclosure, use this site to identify a local foreclosure avoidance counselor.
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Agency Owner: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Retirement is expensive. Take charge of your financial future and start preparing now. This website outlines ten steps to help you start saving for retirement. The site is presented in English and Spanish.
Agency Owner: Department of Labor
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Sign up for direct deposit for your Social Security benefits so you’ll receive your money even if you can’t get your mail.
Agency Owner: Department of the Treasury
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This website provides information on using US Savings Bonds to save for retirement. Did you know that a person retiring at age 65 spends an average of 18 years in retirement? Experts estimate that you'll need 70-80% of your pre-retirement income—lower earners will need 90 percent or more—to maintain your standard of living when you stop working. This is based on the assumption that you'll cut out many of your current expenses, like commuting costs, when you retire.
Agency Owner: Department of the Treasury
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Website of the U.S. Navy Fleet and Personal Readiness program. This site includes information and links to resources on budgeting, money management and planning.
Agency Owner: Department of Defense
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Whether you're enrolling in college for the first time or returning to school after a period of time off, you should explore your needs for student aid. Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education is the largest source of aid in America, providing over $150 billion in grants, work-study, and federal loans for students attending four-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and career schools. On this page, we discuss who gets aid, the types of aid available, how to apply, and more!
Agency Owner: Department of Education
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Webpage with simple tool to help you determine how long it will take to pay off your debt based on different monthly payment scenarios.
Agency Owner: Department of Defense
Document Type: Tools, Calculator
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This website includes helpful hits and tips on buying a home. It features video presentations and written information about such areas as determining what price home you can afford, shopping for a mortgage, shopping for a home, making an offer, getting a home inspection, shopping for homeowners insurance, and more.
Agency Owner: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Federal and state governments join together to offer health insurance coverage for children through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These programs serve families who are not able to afford health insurance coverage in the private market or do not have coverage available to them. Every state’s program is unique and has individual income eligibility rules and benefits covered. This website is designed to connect individuals to their state's programs and resources.
Agency Owner: Department of Health and Human Services
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Use the Checklist to find tips for students and parents on preparing academically and financially for college. This "to do" list provides information for elementary, junior high or middle, and high school students, as well as adults.
Agency Owner: Department of Education
Document Type: Tools, Checklist
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