Credit & Money Management

Bankrate.com. News, tips, and advice to compare mortgage rates, home equity and loans, CDs, car loans, credit cards and money market accounts. Bankrate.com Bankrate Calculator
Calculators. Estimate how much savings will grow over time, how long it will take to pay off debt and car loan payments and more. Advanced Calculators
Identity Theft. Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases? Protect your identity.
Credit Reports. You are entitled to one copy from each of the major credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, Transunion – each year.
Debt Advice. Designed to help consumers understand the wise use of credit and locate a trained, certified counslor if in need of assistance.
FDIC Money Smart Financial Education Program. Free computer based instructional tool that teaches Money Smart curriculum through a computer. Takes 20-30 minutes to complete. For users age 13 and over.
Financial Education. Save, invest and manage your money better with U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission resources.
Income Tax Assistance. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program or the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offer free tax help if you qualify.
Income Tax Assistance. Free income tax assistance for individuals with low to moderate incomes. 2018 Shawnee County Sites
Internal Revenue Service. If you have access to a computer and the Internet you may be eligible to prepare and file your federal tax return electronically – for free. Free File is an easy way to file your taxes and get your taxes in half the time. Free File
Kansas Bankruptcy Counseling Agencies. Federal law requires that agencies that want to offer bankruptcy counseling must receive approval from the United State Trustees Office. List of Approved Agencies
Kansas Credit Counseling Agencies. Kansas law requires credit counseling agencies that want to do business in the state to obtain approval for the State Banking Commission.List of Approved Agencies
Kansas Department of Revenue – Payment Plans
IRS Payment Plans
IRS Settlement Offers
IRS Collection Process
IRS Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
IRS Collection Financial Standards – intended for use in calculating repayment of delinquent taxes.
The Simple Dollar. A comprehensive guide to finding the best credit card and maximizing rewards.
Kansas State Loan Repayment Program for Eligible Health Professionals
Kansas Income Tax Waivers and Student Loan Repayment for people moving to Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones
KansasMoney.Gov. Kansas consumer’s one-stop shop for financial education.
Steps to Follow When Negotiating with a Creditor.