Finances

Information about financial issues related to pre-retirement planning and retirement living.

Annual Credit Report
This 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.

Ballpark E$timate
Easy-to-use worksheets that helps you identify approximately how much you need to save to fund a comfortable retirement

Bankrate.com
Free rate information about more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees.

BenefitsCheckUp
Simple, free, and confidential online screening service designed to help people over age 55 find and enroll in benefit programs. This service can assist with federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs. From the National Council on Aging.

Elder Financial Abuse
This webpage from the Santa Clara County provides information and resources to consult if you suspect elder financial abuse.

Money
Reliable information from AARP; topics include planning for retirement, investments, reverse mortgages, and much more. From the top toolbar, you can also check the "Personal Finance" link for information about investment and money.

Money Tools
More than 40 online tools and calculators from AARP to help you with financial planning.  Topics include: retirement planning;  budget/spending; taxes; mortgages; savings/investing; and health/insurance.

National Fraud Information Center
The National Consumers League’s Fraud Center provides information and resources on a variety of scams and frauds including elder fraud, counterfeit drugs, internet fraud, etc.

Social Security Benefits Planner
The Social Security Administration offers understandable information about benefits, plus an easy-to-use link to apply. Includes retirement and disability planners plus a benefits calculator.