Useful Links
American Red Crosshttp://www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross (also known as the American National Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States, and is the designated U.S. affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE)
http://www.careprogram.us/
CARE is a free financial literacy program which makes bankruptcy professionals available to educators, students and the public to illuminate the dangers of credit abuse. CARE has a presence in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more about CARE, we invite you to explore our web site.
Greater Rochester Area Financial Literacy Initiative (GRAFLI)
http://www.careprogram.us/grafli
The Initiative has two goals. First, to educate the public about budgeting, saving, understanding and analyzing the true cost of any credit, finding ways to save money on purchases, discussing finances with our children, and much more, so that we can be the most financially literate community in the United States. Second, to reach out to those in our community who find themselves in severe financial distress to let them know where they can get help with their finances.
The Federal Reserve
http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/wyntk/creditcardrules.htm
The Federal Reserve’s new rules for credit card companies mean new credit card protections for you the consumer. This site will provide you with information regarding what key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning February 22, 2010.
