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Video explaining how borrowers can apply for a free, independent foreclosure file review
Update: The deadline to request a review has been extended to December 31, 2012.
Independent Foreclosure Review process webinar training for housing counselors
This webinar training provides guidance to counselors, legal aid, and other advisors who are assisting borrowers with the Independent Foreclosure Review process.
Consumer's Guide: Credit Reports and Credit Scores
This new guide includes answers to common questions about your credit report, such as how your credit score is calculated, and how to fix errors found in your credit report.
Credit Card Repayment Calculator 
Estimate how long it will take you to pay off your credit card balance if you make only the minimum payment on time each month. Other calculations can help you develop a plan for paying off your balance sooner.
ESPAÑOL La Calculadora de Pago de Tarjetas de Credito
Image of a home Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
Information from the Federal Reserve and other government agencies. If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you.
Federal Reserve Consumer Help logo Federal Reserve Consumer Help 
If you have a problem with a bank or other financial institution, contact the Federal Reserve for help.
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Education Resources

Building Wealth Leaving the Board
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)

FED 101 Leaving the Board
 (on the website of Federal Reserve Education)

Fed Today
Project-based learning activity

In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve Leaving the Board
 (on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)

It's Your Paycheck! Leaving the Board
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)

Kids Page
ESPAÑOL Página de niños de la Reserva Federal

Peanuts & Crackerjacks--Economics of Pro Team Sports Leaving the Board
 (on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

Personal Financial Education Leaving the Board
Resource materials and tools (on the website of Federal Reserve Education)

Showbusiness: The Economics of Entertainment Leaving the Board
(on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

 
Last update: September 5, 2012