Keeping abreast of regulations, new banking services, recovery programs, scams, and fraudulent activity is a daunting job at best these days.  One of the best ways to protect yourself and prepare for success is to stay informed. 

We recommend the following FDIC consumer help online publications and tips.  

The FDIC Consumer Tip of the Week offers practical tips on security, saving and spending money, new banking procedures and even provides alerts on scams or fraudulent activity.  To receive new tips automatically in e-mails, use the e-mail subscription link at the top of the FDIC web page, enter your e-mail address and check the box for the “FDIC Consumer Tip of the Week.”

The FDIC Consumer News is a quarterly publication designed to help you become a smarter, safer user of financial services. Each issue offers in-depth practical guidance, helpful hints, quick tips, and common-sense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars.  Back issues are also available and there is an easy tool to search past issues.

Money Smart - A Financial Education Program is an award-winning financial education program published quarterly in newsletter format and is also available online in Podcasts and with other multimedia enhancements. The program was started in 2001 and is used in schools, businesses, and as a self-help tool.  It targets young adults and any individuals that want to improve their financial skills and develop positive banking relationships.

We encourage you to take the time to review the practical guidance that these publications offer – don’t forget to subscribe because. . . ."What you don’t know, CAN hurt you!"

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