Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Free Credit Reports
As students begin establishing credit, they need to understand how to get official credit reports, what they mean, and how to handle disputes.
Save And Invest
Finra Investor Education Foundation: Credit Score [Pdf]
This lesson plan covers the benefits and pitfalls of good and bad credit scores.
Other
Annual Credit Report
AnnualCreditReport.com is a federally sanctioned website that the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have set up. Here consumers can obtain a free annual credit report online, as stipulated under...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Credit Rating Basics
This site describes how credit ratings are figured and how they are important. It puts particular emphasis on married women and their need to obtain their own credit.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: My Credit Rating: Why Should I Care?
Credit is a wonderful tool for the consumer. It can enhance your quality of life. It enables you to buy and enjoy a purchase before you have the money to pay for it. On the other hand, it can create serious problems for people who use it...
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Credit Scores
Explanation of credit scores, including what credit scores are, how they are created, how they are used, and how consumers can improve them.
Other
Experian: Credit Score Basics
[PDF] An explanation of credit scores and credit reports from one of the three major credit reporting companies.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Infographic: Equifax Data Breach Settlement
Infographic displays information about the Equifax data breach settlement that provided up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach.