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- Ads Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy – Urges consumers to use caution when reading ads pitching debt relief. Lists what to look out for, and offers tips if you're having trouble paying your bills.
- Advertisements Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy
- Consumer Banking
- Bank Find – Is your Bank or Savings Association covered by FDIC Deposit Insurance? Check the FDIC’s “Bank Find” to verify whether your financial institution is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
- Bank Products: What's Insured and What's Not – Mutual funds and annuities have their advantages, but it's important to understand how they work and what risks are involved.
- Credit Union Find – Find a credit union in your local area
- E-Banking: Banking on the Internet – On-line discussion about on-line banking and questions consumers should address before signing up for that service.
- ETAsm --A Direct Deposit Account-- Is Direct to You (PDF) – Information on ETA --Electronic Transfer Account-- which uses direct deposit to transfer Federal benefits or payroll payments straight into your bank account. This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- In Plain English – Making sense of the Federal Reserve.
- Insured or Not Insured – A Guide to What Is and Is Not Protected by FDIC Insurance.
- Our Money – Examines currency issued by the U.S. government, including information about the history of currency, how money is printed, currency designs and counterfeit protection.
- Publications – Consumer Banking publications available from the Federal Reserve.
- The Life of a Check (Flash) – Ever wonder about the path your check takes after you write it? This link requires Flash 6.0 or higher.
- The Life of a Dollar Bill (Flash) – The path of a dollar bill as it moves from printer to shredder. This link requires Flash 6.0 or higher.
- Tips for Safe Banking on the Internet (PDF) – Brochure provides basic information and tips on using on-line banking services effectively.
- Your Investments – Consumer facts about investments that are not deposits and are not insured by the FDIC.
- Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?
- Financial Security in Later Life – Learn the skills, confidence, and motivation to build financial security for you and your family.
- Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit Counselor – Defines debt repayment plans, explains the differences between secured and unsecured debt, and offers questions to ask credit counseling agencies if you consider using their services.
- Group Life Insurance for Federal Employees Calculators – Determine the face value, premiums and how to carry your coverage into retirement.
- How to File a Complaint Against a Financial Institution – If your financial institution is regulated by:
- Knee Deep in Debt – If you or someone you know is in financial hot water, consider these options: realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Tips on getting back in the black.
- Managing Your Money in Challenging
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- Credit Repair: How to DIY and Avoid a Scam
- Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself
- Financial Navigating in the Current Economy: Ten Things to Consider Before You Make Investing Decisions
- Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times
- Health And Retirement Benefits After Job Loss Toolkit
- Recent Market Events: Information for Individual Investors
- Money Smart - An Adult Education Program – Financial Education: FDIC's Money Smart financial education program. Available on-line or by mail free of charge.
- Out of Work? How to Deal with Creditors – If you've recently lost your job, your first thoughts may be, "how will I make ends meet." The Federal Trade Commission spells out your rights when it comes to fair debt collection and credit reporting practices.
- Roadmap to Saving and Investing – A handy guide for getting started on your financial future.
- Tax Withholding Calculators – Ensure that you're having the right amount of income tax withheld from your pay.
- Taxpayer Rights
- Understanding Taxes
- When Is Your Check Not a Check?
- 66 Ways to Save Money
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