Financial Literacy: Managing Financial Hardship

Authoritative information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for homeowners facing foreclosure.

Easy access to information about federal and state benefit and assistance programs.

Guidance from the Federal Trade Commission on debt relief options.

A FINRA resource for managing the financial burden of unexpected job dislocation.

Information on Social Security retirement benefits for those who are divorced.

Eligibility requirements to be considered for financial hardship withdrawals under the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees.

A U.S. Department of Labor list of resources and services for job seekers or those who have been affected by unemployment.

A tool from Fannie Mae to help consumers understand their options prior to foreclosure.

Information on getting into a lender hardship program from Money Management International, a nonprofit credit counseling agency.

A federal government resource to assist struggling homeowners with avoiding foreclosure.

This site includes an Attorney Finder service that assists consumers with finding a bankruptcy attorney. (Only attorneys who are members of the association are listed.)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development information geared to help renters.

Eligibility and application information for those seeking food stamps or other public assistance.

Explains the different types of bankruptcies; includes information about how to find legal help.

An overview of bankruptcy, steps in the bankruptcy process, and information about federal bankruptcy laws.