CBR has monitored and tested many websites. The ones you see here are among the best we’ve found. They are informative, reliable and some are even fun!

Major Credit Reporting Agencies. There are three major credit reporting agencies in the United States. A link to each site is provided below.

ID Theft. How do identity thieves work? Find out at the U.S. government’s central website for information about identity theft. The site is updated regularly, including government reports, law enforcement updates and links to other sites with helpful information.
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/index.html

Social Security Online is the Official Website of the Social Security Administration. Not only is it a good source for the answers to your questions about your benefits, but it also provides information about current issues such as identity theft. You can also place an online order for your Social Security Statement and download numerous forms http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

Jump Start! Financial Smarts for Students. Teachers may want to stop in here. The Jump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy was established in 1995. They discovered that the average student who graduates high school lacks basic skills in the management of financial affairs. This site provides support for the enrichment of studies in this area. http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org/

Consumer Jungle. All explorers welcome! You never know who could be trying to monkey around with your money. This site promotes consumer literacy for young adults. It’s a fun site with activities for students, teachers and parents. http://www.consumerjungle.org/

FirstGov for Kids provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject, including an entire section on money. This site is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. http://www.kids.gov/

United States Mint Educational Initiatives. Part of the United States Mint web site at www.usmint.gov. Lesson plans, created by teachers for teachers, are on a variety of subjects, including one on the 50 State Quarters™ Program.

Federal Consumer Information Center. This site provides a wealth of publications created by the federal government targeting the consumer. Free and low-cost publications are available that can help you save money, eat right, stay healthy, take care of your kids, travel safely and much more. Click on the MONEY button in the left panel. http://www.pueblo.gsa.com/

The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. It works to eliminate unfair acts and practices in the marketplace and provides consumer education. http://www.ftc.gov/

The United States Mint. All sorts of information about the mint, its functions, its history and much more. An interesting site about our money for all ages. This site also features consumer awareness information, programs and collectible items for sale. http://www.usmint.gov/

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), State of Wisconsin. Each state has its own insurance regulatory office. The Wisconsin site provides information about laws, rules, licensed insurers and current issues that affect the consumer. There are many publications available for download and a section for filing a complaint. http://oci.wi.gov/ To go directly to the publication download page, click on this link.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue offers online filing of your state income tax. It also contains a wealth of publications and forms that you can view and print for individuals and busiesses. Regulations and sales tax information is also provided for businesses. http://www.dor.state.wi.us/