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Government References
| Federal Trade Commission |
| ftc.gov |
Almost every day, you're involved in some type of financial transaction requiring an educated decision. This site has information for you, whether you’re shopping for a mortgage or auto loan, checking the accuracy of your credit report, dealing with debt collectors, or looking for ways to protect your personal financial information.
Credit is much more than a piece of plastic, and the resources on this site can help you become a more savvy consumer. You’ll also find compliance requirements for businesses, and information about the FTC’s recent law enforcement actions. |
| Treasury Department |
| treasury.gov |
| The Department of the Treasury is a leader in promoting financial education. Treasury established the Office of Financial Education in May of 2002. The Office works to promote access to the financial education tools that can help all Americans make wiser choices in all areas of personal financial management, with a special emphasis on saving, credit management, home ownership and retirement planning. The Office also coordinates the efforts of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, a group chaired by the Secretary of Treasury and composed of representatives from 20 federal departments, agencies and commissions, which works to improve financial literacy and education for people throughout the United States. |
| Freddie Mac |
| freddiemac.com |
Freddie Mac makes housing more accessible and affordable for millions of families across America. How? They link homeowners and renters to the world’s capital markets. It is a unique mortgage credit system that makes homeownership a reality for more of America’s families.
Every day, in neighborhoods across America, they help families to buy their own homes and enjoy quality and affordable rental housing. |
| Fannie Mae |
| fanniemae.com |
At Fannie Mae, the home symbolizes who we are, too. Our public mission, and our defining goal, is to help more families achieve the American Dream of homeownership. |
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