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Youville
Youville is a free, downloadable, standards-based, in-class educational program. It’s designed to help kids ages 8-12 develop and apply analytical skills through a series of fun and challenging activities.
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Kids and Video Games
Chances are the kids in your life play, or want to play, video games, including games in immersive spaces like virtual or augmented reality. Game ratings and reviews, parental controls, and other tools are available to help you learn more and talk about video games with the kids in your life.
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Comparing Credit, Charge, Secured Credit, Debit, or Prepaid Cards
Different types of payment cards work in different ways. When you’re deciding which kind of card is right for you, consider how each card works, what fees you might have to pay, and what legal protections each type of card offers.
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Understanding Your Credit
We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you?
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Kids and Cell Phones
When you decide your kid is ready for a cell phone, here are some tools to help you think about setting limits, keeping them safe, and teaching them how to use their phones responsibly.
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Nonconsensual Distribution of Intimate Images: What To Know
Did someone take or share an intimate image or video of you without your consent? That’s known as nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. If that’s happened to you or someone you know, here’s information to help you decide what to do.
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Protect Your Personal Information From Hackers and Scammers
Your personal information is valuable. That’s why hackers and scammers try to steal it. Follow this advice to protect the personal information on your devices and in your online accounts.
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Sample Letter for Disputing Credit and Debit Card Charges
There are many reasons why you might need to dispute charges on your credit or debit card. Were you charged for something you returned, ordered but never got, or don’t recognize?
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How Scammers Try To Steal Your Life Savings [Infographic]
People are losing big money to scammers running complicated scams. Here’s how the scam works.
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Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit
Shopping around for a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit can help you get better terms and a better deal.
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Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert: What's Right for Your Credit Report?
Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help protect you from identity theft. They can also help stop someone who stole your identity from continuing to misuse it. Credit freezes and fraud alerts work in different ways. Learn the differences, how to place a freeze or alert, and how long they last. Your personal situation will determine which one is right for you.
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How To Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Learn how to protect your child’s personal information and what to do if someone steals your child’s identity.
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Malware: How To Protect Against, Detect, and Remove It
Learn how to protect yourself from malware.
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Common Health Scams
People spend billions of dollars a year on products and treatments to try to improve their health and fitness.
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Getting Utility Services: Why Your Credit Matters
Getting utility services ― gas, electricity, water ― has a lot to do with your credit history. The better your credit history, the easier it can be for you to get services. And your on-time (or late) payment history with utility companies can be an important factor for your credit in the future.
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What To Know About Tax Identity Theft
Learn what tax identity theft is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if it happens to you.
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Getting In and Out of Free Trials, Auto-Renewals, and Negative Option Subscriptions
You’ve probably seen ads online, on TV, or on social media for subscription offers. They could be for anything from beauty creams and dietary supplements to snacks and magazines.
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Buying Platinum, Gold, and Silver Jewelry
Before you buy, learn about the words and symbols jewelers use to describe the quality and purity of the platinum, gold, and silver jewelry.
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What To Know About Identity Theft
Learn what identity theft is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to know if someone stole your identity.
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Buying American Indian Arts and Crafts
Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tones of Indian pottery, learning more about American Indian arts and crafts can help you make sure you buy quality,
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