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Investment/Savings

Many federal agency websites provide a wealth of educational information useful to consumers interested in investing and saving. I hope you will find the resources on this page helpful to you in your search. If I can provide you with any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Government Information Portals

MyMoney.Gov
FirstGov - Money and Taxes


Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Before You Trade
Futures and Options - What you should know before you trade
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Consumer Alerts
Filing a Reparations Claim
CFTC Toll-Free Complaint Line


Department of Agriculture

CSREES - Financial Security in Later Life Tools for Consumers

Department of the Treasury

Comptroller of the Currency - Financial Literacy Resource Directory
Office of Financial Education Resources
Office of Financial Education - Frequently Asked Questions
Bureau of Public Debt - Bills, Notes, Bonds, Federal Investments
Bureau of Public Debt - Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds & Tips
Bureau of Public Debt - U.S. Savings Bonds
Bureau of Public Debt - Treasury Direct for Individuals
Bureau of Public Debt - Frauds and Scams Involving U.S. Treasury Securities

Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)

Publications on Money Issues
Build Wealth Not Debt
From Here to Security
Planning Financial Security
Making Sense of Savings
How to Check out Your Stockbroker or Brokerage Firm
I Bonds Investor's Guide
Scams and Frauds


Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Consumer Resources - Become an Informed Banking Consumer
Consumer Alerts
Understand Financial Privacy and How to Protect Yourself
Certificates of Deposit - Tips for Savers
Your Investments - Consumer Facts about Investments
Deposit Insurance
Quick Links for Investors
Tips You Can Bank On - Safer Financial Consumer Guide


Federal Reserve System

Consumer Information
Federal Reserve Education - FED 101
Building Wealth - A Beginner's Guide to Securing Your Financial Future
Federal Reserve Publications

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Consumer Information - Investments
Consumer Complaint Form
Consumer Information - Franchise and Business Opportunities
Day Trading Ads: Cutting Through the "Bull"

National Credit Union Administration

Consumer Information

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Investor Information
Roadmap to Saving and Investing
Financial Facts Toolkit
SEC Online Publications
Calculators for Investors
Protect Your Money: Check out Brokers and Advisors
Filings and Forms (Edgar Database)
Bond Information for Investors
SEC Center for Complaints and Enforcement Tips
Investors Claims Funds
Quick Answers to Common Questions