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Credit

Home mortgages

Identity theft

Interest rates

  • Selected interest rates (Federal Reserve Board)
    Provides current discount, prime, Fed funds and certificates of deposit rates.

Money and banking

  • Guide to your first bank account (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta)
    Describes the advantages of having a bank account, outlining the types of accounts available and how to open and manage an account.
  • MyMoney.gov
    Federal Government's website dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money—how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet their personal goals.
  • Regulation CC (Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks) (FR Board)
    Explains how electronic check conversion works and what your rights are as a consumer.
  • Currency information (Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
    Information on the newly designed currency notes as well as designs of past U.S. notes.
  • Coin information (U.S. Mint)
    Find out about newly minted coins, the new state quarters and commemorative coin sets.
  • Direct deposit–electronic transfer account (U.S. Treasury)
    Explains what a direct deposit is and helps consumes find a provider of low-cost account to which your federal benefit, wage, salary or retirement payment can be deposited electronically.
  • How to file a consumer complaint about a bank (FR Consumer Help)
    What to do if you think a bank has been unfair or deceptive in its dealings with you or has violated a law or regulation.
  • Complaints and Inquiries Hotline: 888-851-1920

Savings bonds and Treasury securities

Vehicle leasing

  • Financing or leasing a car (Federal Trade Commission)
    Shares information for consumers to keep in mind when shopping for a car, providing options other than paying cash.