National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
www.ncua.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
www.consumerfinance.gov
Credit Union Association of the Dakotas
cuad.coop
North Dakota Consumer Protection
www.ag.nd.gov/CPAT/CPAT.htm
Bank of ND Student Loan Services
http://mystudentloanonline.nd.gov/
Don’t Tax My Credit Union
donttaxmycreditunion.org
Credit Union National Association
cuna.org
NADA Guides
nadaguides.com
My Money
mymoney.gov
Annual Credit Report
annualcreditreport.com
Ease the Burden
https://www.easetheburden.com/
Now more than ever it’s important to know how to balance a checkbook, create a budget, spend wisely, avoid accumulating debt, and plan for life events like college and retirement. Courses on this site will teach you how to manage money, credit and debt wisely, avoid fraud, and plan for your future.
ConsumerU
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/
College Calculator
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/college-savings-calculator
Credit Card Payoff Calculator
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/credit-card-payoff-calculator
Home Calculator (Home Affordability Calculator)
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/home-affordability-calculator
PITI Calculator (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance)
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/principal-interest-taxes-and-insurance
Rent vs Buy Calculator
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/rent-vs-buy-calculator
ARM Calculator (Adjustable Rate Mortgage)
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/adjustable-rate-mortgage-calculator
Auto Calculator
http://affinityfirstfcu.hcdced.com/classes/auto-payment-calculator
The Importance of Credit
Good credit is necessary if you plan to use credit to make a major purchase, such as a car or a home. The importance of good credit extends beyond purchases, in that it may be used by potential employers and landlords as part of the selection process.