Links & Info
Find the Most Useful Places to Go on the Web
Our Members are Our Commitment – At Essex CU we are committed to helping our membership in any way that we can. The helpful links and resources below will help you in your quest for knowledge and to stay informed about the laws and your rights as a member and your money.
The County of Essex website
Click HereThe County of Essex New Jersey website. General links and information on Jobs, Public Notices, Directory, Events, Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates, Public Bids, OPRA Requst, Parks & Recreation, Top Links, Contact Information
AnnualCreditReport.com
Click HereThis central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers to obtain their free credit report.
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA)
Click HereThe website includes information about CFA. CFA has prepared more than one dozen consumer publications on topics ranging from managing consumer debts to resolving consumer complaints to safeguarding playgrounds. CFA 1620 I Street, NW; Suite 200; Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-387-6121
FAFSA – Federal Student aid
Click HereFederal Student Aid, An Office of the U.S. Department of Education
Get help paying for college
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
NADA – National Automobile Dealers Association
Click HereFind the NADA values for vehicles. National Automobile Dealers Association. Founded in 1917, the National Automobile Dealers Association represents the interest of new car and truck dealers to the public, the media, Congress and vehicle manufacturers.
The Consumer Information Center (CIC)
Click HerePublishers the Consumer Information Catalog which lists more than 200 booklets on a wide variety of subjects, including credit. Access the Catalog and its full-text entries at www.pueblo.gsa.gov – Or write Catalog, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009. Or call them at 1-888-878-3256
Credit Beauru
Contact Information for the 3 Credit Beaurus
Experian
Experian – www.experian.com or write: Experian;
701 Experian Parkway; P.O. Box 2002; Allen, TX 75013
Or call 1-888-397-3742
Equifax
Equifax – www.equifax.com or write: Equifax;
P.O. Box 740241; Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Or call 1-800-685-1111
TransUnion
TransUnion – www.transunion.com or write: TransUnion;
P.O. Box 6790; Fullerton, CA 92834
Or call 1-800-916-8800
Protect Your Identity
Some helpful websites that can help you take steps to protect yours
Identity Theft Resources
Identity Theft
Click HereFederal Trade Commission – Report identity theft and get a recovery plan. IdentityTheft.gov can help you report and recover from identity theft.
Identity Theft & Social Security Administration
Click HereConsumer.gov What to know and Do
Click HereConsumer protection basics… plain and simple.
This is a government website that helps you:
- Manage and use your money wisely
- Use credit and loans carefully
- Protect your identity and money
Federal Trade Commission
Click HereCheck out the FTC’s free online security tips and resources, and share with your friends, family, coworkers, and community.
- Online Security Tips
- For Educators & Parents
- Videos & Games
- Ways to Share
United States Department of Justice
Click HereWhat Are Identity Theft and Identity Fraud?
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. More on IDTheft at justice.gov