Credit and Personal Finance

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Booklets

Most families face debt at some time or another. Losing a job, losing public assistance benefits, sudden medical bills, or divorce can push a family into debt. There are many ways creditors can try to collect debts. Two of the most common…
Source: Education for Justice

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Welcome! This free program helps you create a letter to request a credit report. It will also tell you if you can get your credit report for free. The program works by asking you…
Source: Education for Justice

Helpful Websites

Common Consumer Questions and Answers - CFPB
Author: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Ask and view answers to common consumer questions like: How do I dispute a error on my credit report? What's the difference between a lender and a servicer?

Go to the website: Ask CFPB
Credit and your consumer rights - FTC
Author: Federal Trade Commission

Information about credit, credit reports, and consumer rights and remedies for credit or debit problems.

Q & A

Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota