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Harris Bank will be presenting a special Credit workshop on Wednesday, Feb 16th @ 1:00 pm and Thursday, February 17 @ 5:30 pm. The workshop will help participants understand how to access their credit report, how to understand credit scores, how to improve credit, and how to prevent identity theft. To reserve your spot, e-mail mfiddler@maryrigg.org
On-Line Tools—Check out these nifty on-line tools: money IQ tests, savings and debt calculators, and more!
Smart About Money- Great on-line calculators to help you make money-smart decisions, no matter what’s happening in your life
WalletPop- This site has on-line calculators of all kinds! Figure out what kind of vehicle you can afford, whether you should put your money into savings or pay off debt, how much you should have in emergency savings, and more!
Try It! At The Mint-The Mint provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits: the building blocks for a secure future
It All Starts Here: Basic Budgeting & Saving
Feed the Pig-The name says it all! This site lets you pick a personality similar to yours in Me Save? Then you can choose a set of spending habits you want to change or break and find out how much you can save over a month, a year or even 35 years! You’ll also get savings tips and more!
My Money-Check out this site for great info about maximizing your money. The website is organized by different life events to help you quickly and easily find info that you need today!
Debt Management
Indiana Saves- If you are stressed by money and have debt and low or no savings, then Indiana Saves will help you to set a goal to meet your financial plans to decrease debt and/or increase savings!
PowerPay-This site will help you to figure out how long it will take you to get out of debt. You can also compare your spending habits with those recommended by financial experts.
Note: You will need to create a free username and password for this site
Credit Reports
Annual Credit Report-Use this site to request your free annual credit report. This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers to obtain their free credit report.
Momentive- Momentive™ is a not-for-profit organization in Indianapolis which provides education, credit counseling, and more. Link to counseling which can be provide face-to-face, over the phone, or on-line.
Housing
877-Get-Hope-If you are living in fear of foreclosure, check out the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network website. Click below to link to their free and confidential service. You’ll complete a form that will be submitted to a certified foreclosure prevention specialist. The certified foreclosure prevention specialist will contact you to discuss your situation and what options might be available to you.
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership–If homeownership is your dream, INHP can help you make your dream into a reality. Buying a home can be a daunting proposition. From understanding your credit to finding the right house to securing a mortgage, there’s much to know and even more to do. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone. Help is available from INHP.
Taxes
Track Your Tax Refund! Use this link to quickly and safely track your tax refund. Information is generally available 72 hours after IRS acknowledges receipt of your e-filed return, or three to four weeks after mailing a paper return.
Indiana Dept of Revenue-This state government website can connect you to Indiana tax forms, frequently asked questions, and more.
Schooling
Trip to College- A step by step guide through the college planning process at every age
Money Fun for Kids—Check out these great websites with games, tools, and activities for kids and teens
Drive of Your Life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle-school and high school students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This free educational tool lets kids answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers – all in their own customized car.
Other Cool Sites
The Beehive—A great resource with a wealth of information focused on money, health, jobs, school, and more!
WalletPop—This blog-ish site is all about keep you up-to-date on how important news stories of the day will affect your wallet. There are also great on-line calculators!
My Cash Counts—Get up-to-the-minute news about financial news and happenings in Indiana.
Indiana Attorney General– The Office of the Indiana Attorney General helps protect the rights, freedoms and safety you enjoy as a citizen of the Hoosier state. Visit this site to file a Consumer Complaint, Do Not Call Complaint, Identity Theft Complaint, and more!
Save and Invest-Moneytopia—Click here to link to an interactive game which challenges you to successfully manage your money throughout life, until you achieve your Big Dream. To win, keep careful track of your finances, pay your bills on time, and take care of all the little day-to-day things that can impact your finances.
