Below are financial education resources we have collected to assist you in being a savvy consumer. Enjoy access to articles and free online training courses. Additional information will be added, so check back often.
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Scams
Articles
Vehicles
Articles
- Car Buying & Maintenance (USA.gov)
- Understanding Vehicle Financing (Federal Trade Commission)
- Buying a New Car (Federal Trade Commission)
- Buying a Used Car (Federal Trade Commission)
- Saving Money on Gas (Federal Trade Commission)
Resources
- Kelley Blue Book
- Fuel Economy Guide (US Department of Energy)
Credit Reports
Articles
- Free Credit Reports (Federal Trade Commission)
- How Credit Scores Affect the Price of Credit and Insurance (Federal Trade Commission)
- Building a Better Credit Report (Federal Trade Commission)
Resources
- Request your free annual credit reports (annualcreditreport.com)
- Equifax
- Experian
- TransUnion
Emergency Preparedness
Articles
- Preparing Your Evacuation "Grab and Go" Box (LSU AgCenter)
- Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (National Credit Union Association)
- Don't Let Disaster Compromise Credit (LSU AgCenter)
Resources
- Get a Game Plan (State of Louisiana)
- National Hurricane Center (NOAA)
Identity Theft
Articles
- How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure (Federal Trade Commission)
- Repairing Your Credit After Identity Theft (Federal Trade Commission)
Resources
- Fraud and Scams (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
- Identity Theft and Online Security (Federal Trade Comission)
- Taking Charge: What to Do if Your Identity is Stolen (Federal Trade Commission)
Youth
Resources
Tax Resources
Resources
These resources are intended only as informational and should in no way be construed as financial or tax advice, or as an endorsement of the services provided by sites to which we have established links. Consult your tax adviser and/or financial planner before making any investment or other financial decision.
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