Several government offices and nonprofit organizations provide help for the consumer to make the best choice for themselves when it comes to products of any kind.
- Citizens Utility Board - Tips to lower utility bills, to avoid scams, and to get information about various utilities. Click the Resources tab for a drop-down menu and choose a specific utility for more information.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Click the Consumer Education tab to access the drop-down menu with various topics to explore like auto loans, bank accounts & services, credit cards, credit reports & scores, mortgages and reverse mortgages.
- Submit a complaint about financial products and services – bank accounts, credit repair services, credit cards, mortgages, credit reports, loans and prepaid cards.
- FDIC - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system.
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - A government authorized not-for-profit that oversees broker-dealers who sell financial securities. About FINRA.
- HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides help in many areas of housing.
- Information about avoiding foreclosure
- Housing resources
- Find shelter
- Illinois Attorney General - This office provides help with student loan debt, identity theft, legal assistance referrals, consumer complaints, crime victims compensation and health care complaints.
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Report unsafe products and search for unsafe products.