Archive for Info for consumers – Page 42

A default can lead to severe consequences, including damaged credit,
wage garnishment, and offset of social security and other government benefits

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In “My Rows and Piles
of Coins,” a boy growing up in Tanzania saves up to buy a bicycle to help his
mother

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Most
people don’t know how much their Social Security benefit will be, nor how the
age at which they begin claiming their benefits will affect the amount

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Becoming
a homeowner is a big decision—both personally and financially

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Our Money as You Grow book club can help you chat about money with your
kids so they can practice money-savvy habits

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This week, we’re releasing
our fifth Fair Lending Report

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In “Curious George Saves His Pennies,” the beloved monkey wants to buy a toy
train

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In “Lemonade in
Winter,” find out how successful Pauline and John-John are when they try to
sell lemonade outside on a cold day

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We provide a list of credit card issuers that provide credit scores free of
charge to their customers

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If you want to buy a home but you’re concerned about
your credit score or credit history, we can help you understand your choices

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