March is National Credit Education Month, dedicated to promoting financial literacy and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about credit and personal finances. Take this month as an opportunity to educate yourself on the importance of responsible credit management.
Resources:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau- Know Before You Owe: Credit Cards, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/credit-card-data/know-you-owe-credit-cards/
Credit Reports and Scores, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Advice - Credit, Loans, and Debt, https://consumer.ftc.gov/credit-loans-debt
NYS Department of Financial Services - Credit and Debt, https://www.dfs.ny.gov/credit