Financial Issues Links & Resources
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Debtors Anonymous (Web Site: http://www.debtorsanonymous.org ).
Dollars Anonymous (12 step program. In San Antonio, call 210-846-1170 Monty or Mary 696-7447). Meetings weekly
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Texas Rehabilitation Commission (210-805-2200, San Antonio) Texas State employment agency for those with disabilities to help prepare for and obtain employment. Prospective clients may self-refer or may also have referral from counselors or physician. Web Site: http://www.rehab.state.tx.us
TDHS-Services to Aged & Disabled (Texas Department of Human Services), 3635 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78223, POB 23990, SAT 78223 (210-337-5550) Person applying must have functional need requiring assistance with daily living. Must be participating in Texas Medicaid Program or monthly income not to exceed $1302.00 and resources not over $5,000.00. Medicaid eligibility program (210-337-3550), Services to Persons with Disabilities (210-337-3379), In-home Family Support Program (210-337-3379), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (210-337-3550), Community Based Alternatives Program (210-304-3875), AFDC-related Medicaid Services (210-212-6986), Food Stamp Program (210-615-8010), Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC-210-431-0225).
Emergency Assistance for Bexar County Residents (Housing, food, clothing, shelter, gas, utilities, etc.) Click Here
IRS (download forms) http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
Tax Programs: http://www.turbotax.com or http://www.secure.com
National Foundation for Credit Counseling: http://www.nfcc.org (non-profit organization provides information about credit reports, collection agencies, bankruptcy, as well as a work sheet & calculators to help you evaluate spending habits and debt levels.)
Bankrate http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp (Excellent source to find highly competitive savings and loan rates available nationwide. Posts personal finance topics.)
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Quicken http://www.quicken.com Starting a small business, spending and saving, insurance quotes, investments, bills and banking online, taxes, retirement info. and budget analysis.
Moolera http://www.moolera.com Basics on investing, real estate, taxes, student loans, 401-k and IRAs.
Child Support Enforcement: CLICK HERE
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: http://www.fdic.gov Key Site for information on banks, whether or not your money is with a federally insured institution, what banks sell that are not insured/protected, consumer tips and how to file a complaint if you have a banking problem.
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Financial Sites For Retirement Planning:
Financial Engines http://www.financialengines.com (Information on 401K, IRA, Roth IRA, 403B, 457, Keogh and SEP-IRA.
401Kafe http://www.401kafe.com (Information on 401K plans, IRA, US and world stock market news, Social Security, tax legislature.)
KidStock http://www.kidstock.com/en/default.asp (Teaches kids and parents about economy, saving, investing in stocks, taxes and money management)