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Helpful Links
This page contains links to other Internet sites, as a convenience to our members. These links
are not endorsements of any products or services on such sites, and no information on these sites
has been endorsed or approved by First Financial Federal Credit Union.
Federal Agencies
Fraud Information
National Consumers League: The National Consumers League works to protect and promote
the economic and social interests of America's consumers, using education, research, science, investigation, publications, and
the public and private sector to accomplish that mission. The organization was formed in 1899 with that purpose in mind and
will continue to throughout the next century. National Fraud Information Center: The NFIC was established
in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United
States, to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement. ID theft:The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft. The site is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. A recent publication called
ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen
To Your Good Name can be found here. Fraud Scams - Every year, thousands of consumers get conned by telemarketers, Internet scams or through face-to-face encounters with unscrupulous con artists. For information about some of the latest scams visit www.fakechecks.org.
Automotive Links
MVCP: Motor Vehicle Certification Program, is a free
service provided by credit unions and organizations as a benefit to our members.
MVCP is a vehicle buyer's service that saves consumers time and money. Expert Consumer Advisors
walk you through the entire car buying process, and direct you to a participating MVCP dealer where
the price on most new vehicles has been reduced and pre-negotiated for you. And, if you're buying a
used car, MVCP can direct you to a reputable used car dealer for the product line you are
interested in.
It's car shopping made easy and hassle free! N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides: For over 68 years, N.A.D.A. has been America's largest publisher of used vehicle values. http://www.carfax.com/cfm/general_check.cfm?partner=CNA_0&clickid=&siteid=: Vehicle information for buyers and sellers of used cars, with special pricing for Credit Union members. Edmund's ® Automobile Buyer's Guide: Pricing,
reviews, information on incentives and rebates, and developments in the automotive world. Kelly Blue Book: provides Bluebook values on used cars
trucks & vans. Also new car pricing - invoice & MSRP Auto-By-Tel: Buy a new or pre-owned car from an
Autobytel.com accredited dealer. Explore a complete range of services including insurance and
warranties.
Still Looking? All the Info You Need - Free! Find what you need to make the right decisions,
including invoice pricing and specifications, safety characteristics, manufacturer incentives and
vehicle reviews. Should you purchase or lease? A Sedan or an SUV? What kind of payment can you
afford? We'll help you find the answers. MSN's Car Point: New car buying service, prices and
reviews, car care, used car marketplace and current news.  :
Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
Credit Report and Credit Card Links
Credit Union Links
NAFCU - National Association of Federal Credit Unions: A
trade association for Credit Unions. NCUA - National Credit Union Administration: Regulatory Agency 
- Weekly Independent Report on Credit Unions
Maryland & DC Credit Union Association - The Maryland state and DC trade association serving the needs of 148 credit unions within the state of Maryland and DC and representing the approximately 1.6 million Maryland and DC consumers who are credit union member/owners. Maryland & DC Foundation -
The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to support credit unions and the communities they serve with an emphasis on financial literacy, small credit union support, professional development and education, and leadership development.
Debt Counseling Links
Financial Links
About Checking.com: Full of information, tools and resources to help you choose the right checking account, learn basic check-writing, record balancing, and account balancing skills, and effectively manage and protect your account to keep it in good standing. Bloomberg: Comprehensive coverage of financial markets in the United States and around the world, Markets includes the day's top business and world news and the latest figures from financial markets in the United States and around the world. Kiplinger: Kiplinger puts financial events in perspective on a daily basis. Stock quotes, mutual fund rankings, detailed business information, business news, portfolio tracker, interactive calculators, forums and chat are among the site's features. Schwab: Online discount broker with Internet access and over 300 branches. Wall Street Journal
News and Media Links
CNN WBAL Radio: AM 1100, Baltimore, Maryland. WBAL TV: Channel 11, Baltimore, Maryland. WYPR Radio: FM 88.1, Your National Public Radio (NPR) News Station, Baltimore, Maryland. WMAR TV: Channel 2, Baltimore, Maryland. WRBS Radio: FM 95.1, Baltimore, Maryland.
Real Estate Links
Coldwell Banker Realtors - The National web site, with the ability to find an agent or search for a home. ERA - The National web site, with the ability to find an agent or search for a home. O'Connor, Piper & Flynn ERA - A local real estate company serving Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. Realtor.com - National real estate searches. Maryland Real Property System - Real estate taxes and information
from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Maryland Government Links
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