Karen R. Caccavo, MBA

Personal Money Manager’s Financial and Organizing Resources:

·      Find NY unclaimed funds (for free):  http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm

·      Check out a charity before donating and other information on charitable giving:

http://www.charitynavigator.org or 212-929-6300

·      Access your free credit report each year and set the record straight:

www.annualcreditreport.com or 1-877-322-8228

·      Opt out of pre-screened credit card offers:

www.optoutpresecreen.com or 1-888-5OptOut (1-888-567-8688)

·      Hire help with bill-paying and daily paperwork:

American Association of Daily Money Managers: www.AADMM.com or 1-877-326-5991

·      Learn how to avoid and report identity theft:

www.ftc.gov 1-877-idtheft

·      Add your phone number to the Do Not Call List (it takes 31 days and there ARE organizations that are exempt):

https://www.DoNotCall.gov/register or 1-888-382-1222

·      Report a caller who is not complying with the Do Not Call List:

www.FTCcomplaintassistant.gov

·      Boost your financial literacy with these websites:

www.Savvyladies.org, www.dailyworth.com, www.Learnvest.com, www.Jeanchatzky.com, www.money.msn.com/personal finance, www.msmoney/com/mm/women

·         Get out of debt and start saving:

www.powerpay.org

·         Find the best credit card, mortgage, and more:

www.Bankrate.com