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5 Tips for Protecting your Checking Account External Link

Describes the 5 ways consumers can protect their checking account.

Consumer's Guide: Credit Cards External Link

A basic guide to navigating the credit card process. Includes interactive tools and features about understanding your statement, paying off your balance, and how to get the most from your credit cards.

How to Establish, Use & Protect Credit

Discusses how to qualify for credit and use it wisely.

Lessons from a Storm External Link

Demonstrates how having a bank account proved to be a big advantage to Hurricane Katrina victims who were trying to get back on their feet and re-establish a firm financial footing.

Preventing Payment Card Fraud: Dos and Don'ts PDF (167 KB, 8 pages)

Provides consumers with information on how to protect payment cards from loss or theft; also outlines what to do if a payment card is used for fraudulent purchases.

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft PDF (493 KB, 8 pages)

Describes the steps consumers should take to protect their personal information and the steps to take if they do become victims.

What You Need to Know About Payment Cards PDF (203 KB, 12 pages)

Provides answers to frequently asked consumer questions on payment cards.

What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules External Link

Explains some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on February 22, 2010.

What Your Credit Report Says About You

Explains what a credit report is, how it is used, and why prospective borrowers should obtain copies of their credit report before applying for credit.

Your Credit Rating

Explains what a credit rating is and why it is important to protect it.

Your Credit Rights

Summarizes the major consumer protection laws related to credit.