Student Financial Services has put together a list of relevant, interactive and current informational links to help you in handling your money, investing, and protecting your financial identity and credit.
Credit Report Information
Regular review of your credit report can be a valuable resource to protect your credit and financial identity. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.
Northwest Education Loan Association
Information on all areas of student financial health and college financial planning.
Edfund's Online Money Management Library
Includes online presentations of budgeting, credit cards, student loans, and your financial future.
Finaid Calculators
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need.
Credit Education
Credit plays a critical role in your financial health, but understanding what credit is and how it works can be a challenge. A great start to understanding the significance of good credit- and empowering yourself as a consumer - is with a basic knowledge of two credit fundamentals: Credit Scores and Credit Reports.
Protecting Against Identity Theft
Check out these MUST-DOs if you're serious about minimizing the effect identity theft can have on your life.
Credit Card Basics
Whether you are a credit card newcomer or a pro ready to switch to a lower rate, these Credit Card Basics steer you step-by-step through the maze of tiny print, hard-to-believe offers and pesky fees.
Last Updated: 8/14/2008 |
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