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 Contacts when you are in need About Checking Alcoholics Anonymous Better Business Bureau Consumers for Responsible Credit Solutions Federal Student Financial Assistance Program(FASFA) Federal Trade Commission Gamblers Anonymous Internal Revenue Service Learn to Save Narcotics Anonymous National Hopeline Network Sallie Mae About Checking Educational Web site which contains information about managing a checking account. Checkbook Basics is an interactive demo which teaches important skills, including how to fill out checks, registers, and how to balance accounts. www.aboutchecking.com Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is an international organization dedicated to helping people deal with alcohol addiction. If you or a loved one needs help with a drinking problem, look up "Alcoholics Anonymous" in your local yellow pages to find a chapter near you. www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau offers information about most businesses around the United States. In many cases, the BBB is the best source of the reliability of a company. For more information, check your local yellow pages to find a local branch of the BBB, or visit their website. www.bbb.org Consumers for Responsible Credit Solutions Consumers for Responsible Credit Solutions (CRCS) serves as a source of independent, balanced information on debt management, a liaison with the credit counseling industry and a voice for consumers on industry issues. www.responsiblecredit.com Federal Student Financial Assistance Program(FASFA) The Federal Student Financial Assistance Program offers financial aid for families seeking help with college tuition. For further information regarding the approval process and criteria, contact them at 800-433-3243. www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission can help with a number of different consumer issues, including complaints and investigations. You can reach the FTC by phone at 877-382-4357. www.ftc.gov Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is an organization founded to help people with gambling problems. www.gamblersanonymous.org Internal Revenue Service The IRS offers a wealth of information regarding taxes. For information about your taxes you can reach the IRS by phone at 800-829-1040. You can also find information, as well as various tax forms, via the IRS website. www.irs.gov Learn to Save A fun way to learn about money and savings. www.learntosave.com Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous was founded to help people with drug addictions. To find a local chapter, call 818-773-9999, extension 771. www.na.org National Hopeline Network If you or someone you know needs help with depression or thoughts of suicide, call the National Hopeline Network. A counselor can be reached at 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www.hopeline.com Sallie Mae Sallie Mae, or the Student Loan Marketing Association, currently offers over 7 million student loans to individuals. Visit their website for informaion about student loans or to apply for a loan. www.salliemae.com |
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