BANKRUPTCY 

Bankrupt.com – The InterNet Bankruptcy Library that contains links to newspapers, magazines and trade journals on topics related to bankruptcy. This is not a service or website associated with University of Kentucky. 

Bankruptcy issues – News and infomration regarding bankruptcy. This is not a service or website associated with University of Kentucky. 

Taking The New Consumer Bankruptcy Model For A Test Drive: Means-Testing Real Chapter 7 Debtors - Webpage that discusses the new consumer bankruptcy model and how one would go about approaching its effectiveness. This is not a service or website associated with University of Kentucky.

CREDIT CARDS 

How Finance Charges Are Calculated on Credit Card Accounts – FCS 5-111 - A two page fact sheet that explains how various methods are used to calculate the finance charges on credit card accounts. Examples are given.  

How to Manage Credit – FCS 5-103 - Credit is a service that lets
you buy now and pay later. This publication shares tips to manage credit effectively.  

Questions and Answers about Credit and Debt – FCS 5-105 - Here are some guidelines to help you answer common questions about credit. 

National Foundation for Credit Counseling – Link to NFCC - national non-profit network of 1,450 member agencies designed to provide assistance to people dealing with stressful financial situations. This is not a service or website associated with University of Kentucky.

CREDIT REPORT 

Annual Credit Report – This freebie should be on everyone’s list. This is the only "legitimate" source for obtaining your free credit report. This is the government-sponsored site that allows you to obtain one report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus. This is not a service or website associated with University of Kentucky.

DEBT 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act – Families and individuals are losing jobs or having their hours cut back and many are falling behind in making monthly credit payments. As a result, many creditors are using outside collectors to collect past payments due or are selling bad debt at pennies on the dollar to professional debt collection businesses. Consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

HOUSING RESOURCES 

KY Home Foreclosure and Housing Resources, if you are wishing to purchase a home or facing foreclosure, there are a variety of KY specific resources available. Housing counselors are also available to assist. 

KY Homeownship Protection Center - The Kentucky Homeownership Protection Center provides a centralized location for information on public services to assist Kentuckians in keeping their homes.  Homeowners can find information on the foreclosure process, utility assistance and home repair assistance to make smart choices and avoid losing their homes. 

Federal Housing Adminstration (FHA) - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has helped over 34 million people secure the dream of homeownership since 1934. Backed by the federal government, FHA provides safe mortgage insurance solutions while expanding its housing education and outreach efforts year after year. 

Federal Mortgage Foreclosure Resources - Foreclosures are increasing nationwide, and the federal government has established online information and resources to help consumers. A wealth of resources can be found to assist consumers in avoiding foreclosure and/ or seeking solutions to foreclosure issues.