Reaching Your Financial Goals Resources
FICO Credit Score
You can order a credit score from this website. The credit score is about $20. Order under Products "One time score". This company also offers monthly options which are much more expensive.
Website: myfico.com
HEALTHCARE.gov
Department of Health and Human Services explains the Affordable Healthcare Act and offers tool for finding health insurance.
Website: healthcare.gov
AnnualCreditReport.com
The one source for a FREE annual credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (TransUnion, Equifax and Experian).
Phone: 877-322-8228
Website: annualcreditreport.com
Federal Trade Commission
For information on filing complaints and consumer information.
Phone: 877-382-4357
Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Health Resources and Services Administration
The government's Bureau of Primary Health Care. This link provides a directory of Health Centers that will provide primary and preventive care regardless of ability to pay or insurance coverage. Many centers also provide translation and transportation services as well as dental, mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Website: bphc.hrsa.gov
Usa.gov/benefits
This government site will assist you in finding out if you are eligible for government benefits.
Website: usa.gov/benefits
National Association of Social Workers
This website offers helpful articles in categories such as family, health, and senior citizen issues. Topics include marital problems, divorce, adoption, addiction, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, cancer, grief, death, living with an illness, pain, Alzheimer's disease/dementia, medical care, and much more. This website also provides an application that helps you find a social worker.
Website: HelpStartsHere.org
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Government's site for all issues related to home ownership including how to find a HUD Approved Housing Counselor.
Website: hud.gov
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Information
The Federal Trade Commission has a website that is specifically designed with information on consumer’s rights and issues. Information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, learn what collectors can and cannot do and your rights if they do not follow this act.
Website: consumer.ftc.gov