Financial Advice and Planning
Not just for women, the website has articles and advice on topics ranging from how to talk about money with significant others, to teaching children the value of money, to enjoying life on a budget.
Identity Theft
Provides detailed information to help deter, detect and defend against identity theft.
Credit and Debt
Offers up-to-date information on credit card industry news and practices, along with offers for low-interest accounts.
Helps consumers understand the wise use of credit and assists in locating a certified counselor if necessary.
A credit report contains information that will effect your ability to get a loan and that can help guard against identity theft. Everyone is entitled to a free report annually.
A nonprofit consumer education organization, offering debt and money management assistance and planning.
Offers a free financial consultation to help people understand the size and nature of their debt, develop a personal budget and create an action plan to reduce debt.
This HUD-certified nonprofit will assist homeowners with unaffordable mortgages and work with you to restructure your existing mortgage by permanently reducing the interest rate to achieve an affordable payment plan.
The Neighborhood Economic Development and Advocacy Project (NEDAP)
Provides information on frozen bank accounts and what options you have to access your funds as well as helpful links to other resources.
Provides practical advice for dealing with debt collectors from a New York Times article.
Provides general information for New Yorkers who are facing debt collection lawsuits in the New York City civil courts.
Defines wage garnishments (wage garnishment occurs when a court or the government orders your employer to set aside some of your earnings to pay a debt) and provides practical advice on steps to take if you receive a wage garnishment notice.
Tenant Organizations
NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, advocacy and enforcement.
Existing Housing for Artists and Entertainers
Nationwide listings of low-rent properties in a searchable database.
Legal Resources
Find a lawyer based on zip code and topic.