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Resources on the Web
Web site Disclaimer
Links to other Web sites found
here are provided to assist in locating information. The mere fact
that there is a link between TFCU's Web site and another does not
constitute a product, program or service endorsement by TFCU or any
of its employees.
Once you click on any of the third party links below, you
will be leaving TFCU's website. The third party Web site is not
operated by TFCU and we are not responsible for the content,
products and services found at these Web sites or beyond. The Credit
Union does not represent either the third party or the member if you
decide to enter into a transaction.
We advise you to read the privacy and security policies of
third party Web sites provided on this page as they may differ from
those of the Credit Union. Click here to
read TFCU's privacy policy .
BALANCE - Financial Fitness Program
Click here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before selecting
a site to visit.
As
a member of TFCU, you have access to professional, confidential
money management information and counseling. Call BALANCE, a
financial education resource, to speak with a personal finance
expert at 888-456-2227 or log on to www.balancepro.net.
College
Planning
Click here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before
selecting a site to visit.
CollegeNet
Search databases of
four-year colleges and universities, community, technical and junior
colleges by name, location, tuition, enrollment, major subjects, and
intercollegiate sports.
FastWeb
This Web Site includes a
database of free private scholarships.
FinAid, The Financial
Aid Information Page
A powerhouse site for seekers of
money for college: estimate how much aid you'll qualify for with an
online form; connect with college financial-aid offices; and link to
hundreds of sites including a database of more than 180,000
scholarships and lists of student-aid lenders.
College
Board
"The authoritative educational and information
resource" offers a comprehensive menu of information to aid in the
transition from school to college.
Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary
Education Highlights
This site includes user friendly
publications, online applications, and downloadable
software.
Consumer Counseling
Click here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before
selecting a site to visit.
Consumer
Credit Counseling Service
This site provides individuals
with budget counseling, educational programs, debt management
assistance, and housing counseling. The site allows for free and
confidential credit counseling online.
Money Management
International
National nonprofit agency "providing an
easy confidential way to take control of credit." The site has
useful articles, educational resources, and a budget
calculator.
Anytime Adviser - Credit
Management
This interactive guide coaches you to
manage credit wisely to achieve your goals.
Consumer
Information
Click here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before
selecting a site to visit.
Better Business
Bureau
You'll find information on investing, donating,
purchasing, and many other topics.
Bureau of
Public Debt
There is a tremendous amount of information
here about United States Savings Bonds, Treasury bills, and bonds.
Home and
Family Finance Online
Get regularly updated personal
financial information from the editors of Everybody's Money magazine
and staff at CUNA and Affiliates. The site offers helpful articles
and a list of no-surcharge ATMs.
Federal Consumer
Information Center
This site provides full text versions
of hundreds of federal consumer publications on topics such as cars,
money, health, travel, employment, and much more. View them free or
purchase printed copies at the online ordering site!
Federal Trade
Commission
Find a lot of information on automobiles,
children's issues, identity theft, homes, credit, and much more.
Official US
Time
Find the official United States time at this Web
Site. The site is accurate within one second, depending on Internet
delays.
Social Security Online
Request an
estimate of your future Social Security benefits, apply for a new or
replacement card, or get information on benefits programs.
Credit Reporting
Agencies
Click here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before
selecting a site to visit.
The
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide
consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion –
to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your
request, once every 12 months.
The
three nationwide consumer reporting companies have set up a central
website, a toll-free telephone number, and a mailing address through
which you can order your free annual report.
To
order, visit annualcreditreport.com,
call 1-877-322-8228, or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mail it to:
Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA
30348-5281.
Equifax
PO Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
(800) 685-1111
Experian
PO Box 2002
Allen, TX
75013
(888) 397-3742
Trans
Union
760 West Sproul Road
PO Box 390
Springfield,
PA 19064-0390
(800) 888-4213
ChexSystems
The ChexSystems network is made up of member banks and credit
unions that regularly contribute information on mishandled checking
and savings accounts to a central location. This information is
shared among member institutions to help them assess the risk of
opening new accounts. You can order a free ChexSystems report
online.
Anytime Adviser - Credit
Management
This interactive
guide coaches you to manage credit wisely to achieve your
goals.
Home Information
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selecting a site to visit.
CU Realty
CU Realty has a large network
of professional real estate agents that can help you buy or sell
your home. You could also qualify for cash rebates!
Credit Union Mortgage Association
Apply
for a mortgage online! Not sure if you're ready to buy or how much
home you can afford? Try the helpful calculators or visit the Learn section.
Anytime Adviser - Home
Buying
This interactive
guide coaches you through the process of finding and buying a
house.
Identity Theft
Information
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selecting a site to visit.
Federal Trade
Commission
This is the national site for federal
governmental awareness and response to this terrifying
problem.
ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name
(PDF)
This publication by the Federal
Trade Commission offers in-depth information on preventing and
recovering from identity theft.
Internet
ScamBusters
"The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud."
National
Consumers League's Internet Fraud Watch
This is a
comprehensive site covering all areas of fraud.
Privacy Rights
Clearinghouse
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers
consumers a unique opportunity to learn how to protect their
personal privacy. Their publications provide in-depth information on
a variety of informational privacy issues, as well as practical tips
on safeguarding personal privacy.
Training, Education, and Awareness
Module
Get information about online fraud, creating a secure
password, email safety, and avoiding viruses, trojans, and spy
ware.
Anytime Adviser -
ID Theft
This
guide coaches you to safeguard personal and financial records from
fraud and identity theft.
Interactive Finance
Guides
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selecting a site to visit.
AnyTime Adviser
Save time and money and learn how to become
a smarter shopper with these easy-to-use interactive coaches. Learn
about balancing your checking account, buying a home, buying a car,
credit management or identity theft.
You should disable or remove pop-up blockers while using the
Anytime Adviser service. To see and hear the Anytime Adviser service
requires Macromedia Flash Player.
Income Tax
Information
Click
here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before selecting a site to
visit.
Internal Revenue Service
Get
information on tax laws, forms, and publications at the official IRS
Web Site.
TurboTax for the
Web
TurboTax online tax preparation and electronic filing for your
convenience. Receive reduced rates during tax season by filing
through TFCUs Web Site.
Click here to access TurboTax® for the
Web(SM)!
Vehicle Information
Click
here to read our Website Link Disclaimer before selecting a site to
visit.
ABCD Buyers
Club
Representatives will direct you in making the best
deal when purchasing a car. Read helpful articles on leasing vs.
buying, eight steps to a successful auto buying experience, after
market aggravation, and much more.
CarFax
Use this service to run a background check on any used vehicle.
CarFax has a database of over 750 million vehicle records, including
55 million problem vehicle records.
Enterprise Car Sales
Did you know that
you could buy a car from Enterprise? Look up the car you desire and
get pricing information.
Lemonaid Car
Guides
This site has two goals: to give you basic
information to protect your rights and make the right vehicle
choices.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
A very informative and interactive site
offering popular information such as child passenger safety, crash
tests, recalls, school buses, and air bag information. It also has a
page just for kids where they can color pictures with just a click
of the mouse then post, print, or e-mail their pictures.
United Buying Service
With 30 years of
experience in auto purchasing, UBS can help you find the car of your
dreams.
Anytime Adviser - Car Buying
This interactive guide offers you strategies for
getting the best deal on a new car.
or click here to use the used car buying interactive
guide.
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