Consumer Banking

A number of federal consumer protection laws and regulations help ensure that:

• financial institutions treat consumers fairly;
  
  
• consumers understand the nature of their transactions with financial institutions; and
  
  
• consumers can compare rates and terms among different financial institutions for loan and deposit products.
  

Financial Education

Resources for consumers seeking information and assistance related to personal financial education.

Federal Reserve System site

Savings Bonds and Securities

Through the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, a fiscal agent of the government, individuals can buy and service government securities such as savings bonds and Treasury bills, notes and bonds.

Electronic Tax Filing

EFTPS is a service offered free by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to help business and individual taxpayers conveniently pay all their federal taxes electronically.

U.S. Money

Links to information on U.S. money, the redesigned currency, the state quarter program and other information from the U.S. Treasury.