Finances and Retirement 

Work & Family Resources: We're Here for You
The above is the content of a program done in June 2009 that you may find helpful.

 

Facing foreclosure?
Learn what you can do.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure

Attorney General Marka Coakley
Help for Residents Facing Foreclosure in Massachusetts
Mortgage Foreclosure Hotline for Low-Income Home Owners
 (800) 342-5295 - leave a message. 

Governor Deval Patrick
Foreclosure Prevention Plan for Massachusetts Residents
Pilot programs target Springfield, Worcester,
Lawrence, Boston, Brockton, New Bedford,

Governor Jodi Rell
Mortgage Foreclosure Hotline for Connecticut Residents

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Do you or someone you know need resources during these difficult times?

Perhaps you have an aging parent who can't pay for utilities, or perhaps you need information on food  programs or housing programs.  Where do you start? Below you will find links to resource information for those in need of housing, food, health care, and other basic services.

 MassResources    GovBenefits : Provides state by state listing of resources.

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DVDs & Books Available at HR

Now you can borrow some great DVDs to help you balance work and home!
Click below for a list of Work & Family-to-Go titles.

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Websites

Money Smart: An Adult Education Program 

FREE from the FDIC

Click here  to order the latest CD version or use their new online training program.

CD training programs from the older verrsion available at D'Amour.

State Resources

MA State Treasurer homepage

MassResources
Resource for Massachusetts residents in need of housing,
 food, health care, and other basic services. Also includes Health Care Proxy Form.

Gov.Benefits
State by State listing of available resources such as those listed above at MassResources.


Retirement

* MassMutual Retirement Services

* TIAA/CREF

AARP AARP

Medicare

Social Security

RetirementNet

Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs
(Free counseling on health insurance)

* Denotes these products and services are part of the WNEC benefit package

 Other Financial Services for Employees

Premier Source Credit Union

Are you having financial challenges? Take advantage of
 our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) below;

ESI Employee Assistance Group
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, assistance for you
and famly members
Just call 413-785-4200 locally between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m
.to schedule an appointment or
just call one of their two 24/7 800 numbers if you'd like to just talk
1-800-252-4555   1-800-225-2527
http://www.theeap.com/
Click here to download directions on how to access the EAP's website.

inances & Life Changes

Social Security

Divorce Massachuetts Collaborative Law Council
(A civilized & less costly alternative to traditional divorce)

Divorce Source

http://www.massresources.org/

Mass Resources

Free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need
of housing, food, health care, and other basic services.

Identity Theft

Identity Theft: Federal Trade Commission

 Credit Reports & FICO Scores
BEWARE OF WEBSITE SCAMS!

Under federal law, you are entitled to get a FREE copy of

your credit report from Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian annually.


THE ONLY WEBSITE
THAT THE FTC RECOMMENDS FOR ORDERING THESE IS:
AnnualCreditReport.com

You do not have to order reports from all three organizations at the same time,
if you would like to check your credit at different intervals during the year.

My FICO scores http://www.myfico.com/
Note: For an additional fee, Equifax will provide your FICO
when you order your credit report from them.

Resources are for educational purposes only.
Western New England College assumes no responsibility for information
used by viewers and participants.