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AnnualCreditReport.com — Free Credit Reports

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Federally mandated free credit reports from all three bureaus once per year (now weekly).

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CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

National

File free complaints against banks, lenders, and debt collectors with the federal government.

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FDIC BankFind — Failed Bank Unclaimed Funds

National

Search for unclaimed deposits from failed banks held by the FDIC.

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MissingMoney.com — Unclaimed Property

National

Official multistate database to search for unclaimed money, bank accounts, and property.

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NFCC Free Credit Counseling

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Free or low-cost nonprofit credit counseling for debt management and budgeting.

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PBGC Unclaimed Pension Benefits

National

Search for pension benefits from terminated private-sector pension plans.

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Social Security Retirement Benefits

National

Monthly income for workers 62+ based on their earnings history.

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SSI — Supplemental Security Income

National

Monthly cash payments for people who are 65+, blind, or disabled with limited income and resources.

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Treasury Hunt — Matured Savings Bonds

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Free search for matured, uncashed US savings bonds held by the US Treasury.

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Unclaimed.org — State Unclaimed Property

National

Official NAUPA portal to find unclaimed property held by all 50 states.

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