Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Consumer Tools

Planning for retirement
Balancing debt, retirement income, and assets becomes even more important to your financial security as you age. We can help you prepare for the future.
Debt collection
Debt collection issues can be challenging. You don’t have to face them alone. Our resources can help you understand how debt collection works and your rights.
Credit cards
Whether you’re shopping for a new card or getting a handle on an existing one, here are the resources you need to manage your credit cards.
Credit reports and scores
Your credit reports and scores affect your finances. Our resources can help you better understand them, learn how to correct errors, and improve your credit record over time.

Mortgages and Housing

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Borrower Education Materials: Easy-to-understand materials to assist homebuyers and homeowners in navigating purchasing a home and avoiding foreclosure.

Financial Literacy and Pre-Purchase Counseling by Illinois Housing Development Authority

Thinking of buying a home? Financial literacy and pre-purchase counseling are both offered free of charge through our network of housing counseling agencies. Find a counselor today by entering a ZIP Code in the map application below and begin to get the help you need.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Mortgages Resources:

Whether you’re thinking of buying a home, already have a home loan, or are having trouble paying your mortgage, ConsumerFinance.gov has resources to help you every step of the way.

My Illinois Savings (formerly Secure Choice)

Our retirement program makes it easy to save for retirement. Not only is My Illinois Savings open to employees of eligible employers, but it is also available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving.

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