Links

Can't negotiate with creditors by yourself? Find a reputable, non-profit credit counseling group.

• Check reputation with the Better Business Bureau, or with the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office.

There are a number of excellent resources about finances on the web. Some you might want to check out include:

• Purdue Extension "Planning For A Secure Retirement"
• Iowa State University Extension "Thinking Over An Early Retirement Offer"
• Cooperative State, Research, And Extension Service "Financial Security In Later Life"
• National Endowment For Financial Education
• America Saves
• University of Missouri Extension "Credit In The Family Budget"
• National Foundation For Credit Counseling