Managing Your Credit


The Managing Your Credit section provides links geared toward credit scoring, credit reporting, identity theft protection, and suggestions on how to manage debt.
Web Link  
     www.practicalmoneyskills.com
A source for financial literacy workbooks designed to help students understand the importance of budgeting, credit cards, and saving for college. The site's resources include financial plans for young children, teens, and college students.
     www.nfcc.org
A credit counseling resource center dedicated to helping individuals control their finances, reduce debts, and learn personal money management skills through financial literacy programs.
     www.myvesta.org
A starting point for consumer education, providing lists of publications that help individuals understand credit reports, debt solutions, and identity theft.
     www.myfico.com
A resource that explains what a credit score means to a consumer, how to locate a personal credit score, and how to improve credit rating. Also has tools to prevent identity theft and includes financial calculators.