Useful Links
Vermont Bankruptcy Court – http://www.vtb.uscourts.gov/
Vermont Consumer Assistance Program – https://www.uvm.edu/consumer
Nolo’s Bankruptcy Law Section – http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/bankruptcy
U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – The CFPB was established with the purpose of creating and enforcing consumer protection laws, restricting unfair business practices, accepting consumer complaints, promoting financial education, researching consumer behavior, and identifying risks to consumers – https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – The FTC’s mission is to protect American consumers and administer various consumer protection laws – www.ftc.gov
Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) – FLEC is a coalition of over 22 Federal entities that have united to improve financial literacy and education – www.mymoney.gov
Federal Reserve System – One of the functions of the Federal Reserve System is to provide consumers with information relating to regulations and laws relating to personal finance. The Federal Reserve System also handles complaints regarding personal financial matters – www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo
Department of the Treasury – The Treasury Department is focused on improving the financial education available to Americans by providing access to tools and resources that consumers can use to make informed financial decisions – www.treasury.gov/resource-center/financial-education/Pages/default.aspx
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – The FDIC helps to protect consumers through financial education. The FDIC has a widely distributed financial education program known as Money Smart – www.fdic.gov/consumers
FINRA Investor Education Foundation – The mission of FINRA is to provide under-served Americans with knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for financial success – www.saveandinvest.org
National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – NEFE is a private, non-profit, national foundation wholly dedicated to improving the financial well-being of all Americans – www.smartaboutmoney.org