Money & Debt

Learn about how you can open a bank account as an immigrant.

Learn what a hospital can do to collect a bill and the rights you have as a patient.

Describes how a contract may or may not be canceled depending on the type of contract, like door-to-door sales or loans.

Explains medical debt and options to lower the cost of care.

How to manage bills, from prioritizing debts to finding useful resources.

Understand what you can do if your identity is used illegally and, if you are sued, why you must respond to the lawsuit.

Covers the risks of writing post-dated checks.

Information on liability and bank fees for bad checks.

Learn about the differences between a cashier's check and a money order.

If someone is making unauthorized automatic withdrawals from your bank, tell your bank to stop. If they won't, close your account, and complain to the FDIC.

Learn more about what a joint account is and things to keep in mind about getting one.

Fill out this affidavit to send to creditors, banks, or companies that provided the thief with unauthorized credit, goods, or services.

Learn about how to set up a bank account and some things you should keep in mind.

Understand your options when you are unable to pay federal income taxes.

File this form in a collection lawsuit to explain to the judge that the debt you're being sued about was from identity theft.

Read up on some tips for how you can prevent fraud.

Learn about what overdraft fees are, what they mean, and how to avoid them.