CONSUMER RESOURCES
Bankruptcy
National Resources on Bankruptcy
Pennsylvania Resources on Bankruptcy
- Legal help in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
- Information on bankruptcy in Pennsylvania: PA Law Help
Credit Counseling
Philadelphia Area Help with Credit Problems
- Clarifi: Financial literacy and counseling programs in Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Area Help with Credit Problems
- Advantage Credit Counseling Service: Free and confidential credit counseling services in Pittsburgh and other parts of PA
Insurance Complaints
Pennsylvania Resource on insurance laws, policies, and help with complaints
Identity Theft
National Resources on Identity Theft
- Identity Theft Resource Center: Assistance for identity theft cases
- Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection: Report identity theft and learn about a recovery plan
Pennsylvania Resource on Identity Theft
Philadelphia Area Help with Identity Theft
Utilities
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Area
- PECO- CAP Rates: Discount rates for low-income for electric and gas customers
- PECO- CARES Service: Assistance for special-needs, low-income customers who need temporary aid for utility bills
- PECO- Low Income Usage Reduction Program: Ways to reduce usage of gas and electricity
Legal Assistance
Philadelphia Area Legal Resources
- Community Legal Services
- Fresh Start Clinic
- Legal Aid of Southeastern PA: Free legal services for low-income residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties
- Senior Law Center: Legal services, representation, and information for individuals over the age of 60
Allegheny County Legal Resource
