1. Place an Initial Fraud Alert by calling one of the credit reporting agencies below: Equifax – 800.525.6285 Experian – 888.397.3742 Transunion – 800.680.7289 2. Tell them: You are a victim of identity theft You want a fraud alert placed on…

1. Don't give your account number and bank routing information to anyone you don't know 2. Review your monthly statement 3. Notify your bank about any problems as soon as possible 4. If you don’t have enough money in your account, don’t write the…

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We’re probably stating the obvious, but kids love anything online. Our Fun Facts are no exception. Children who are curious and want to learn about money now will likely become savvier managers of money as adults. Fun Facts About U.S. Money What was…

Teach Children to Save Session We visit Kindergarten classrooms, giving students $1 in coins, a piggy bank and the knowledge they need to become life-long savers. The finer points: "Teach Children to Save” is a national initiative of the American…

High school is the time when teens become more financially independent. Our four-lesson financial education program for high school students helps them gain the confidence and knowledge they need to make smarter decisions about money.   The…

Preparing for college can be a difficult time. There are so many questions to ask yourself: what subject will I major in, what college should I attend and how will I pay for college? Reading these articles will help you understand how student loans work…

What is the difference between a student loan and a scholarship? A student loan is borrowed money which must be repaid. A scholarship is money that does not have to be repaid. When you rent an apartment, can a landlord use information in your credit…

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