Borrowing Resources

Federal law requires each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — to give you a free credit report every 12 months if you ask for it. Visit the central credit report source or call (877) 322-8228 for details.

What’s the best way to stop unwanted calls from telemarketers? List your phone number with the national Do-Not-Call registry. This free service keeps your number on file until you remove it or discontinue phone service. Keep in mind the Do-Not-Call Registry does not prevent all unwanted calls, including calls:

• from organizations with which you have a business relationship
• for which you’ve given prior written permission
• that are not commercial or do not include unsolicited advertisements
• by or on behalf of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations

Register online: www.donotcall.gov

Register by phone: 1-888-382-1222 (For TTY, call 1-866-290-4236.)

Note: You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

Taking out a mortgage can be daunting, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned borrower. To learn some of the finer points on how to obtain or refinance Mortgage Loans, check out the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s TheInformedHomebuyer.org.

The financial side of higher education can present challenges to even the savviest of consumers. Use this tool from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to understand the ins and outs of paying for college.

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