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Electronic Banking.
Learn more about electronic transactions, such as debit cards and online account access, including how transactions are processed, their timing, security, and legal protections. 15 pp. (2003. FTC)
350L. $1.00. |
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Establishing a Trust Fund.
Learn what different kinds of trusts can and can't do, their benefits, the role of a trustee, and more. 10 pp. (2001. LSC)
574L. Free. |
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Making a Will.
Explains why a will is important, how to prepare one, what to include, and how to keep it current. 12 pp. (2001. LSC)
575L. Free. |
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Planning Your Estate.
How to estimate the size of your estate, minimize taxes, and provide for your heirs. 10 pp. (2001. IRS)
577L. Free. |
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Privacy Choices for Your Personal Financial Information.
Explains your right to opt out of sharing some of your personal information and lists the types of information that financial companies can share about you. 8 pp. (2002. FRB)
309L. $1.00. |
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There's a Lot to Learn about Money.
Simple tips to help you set goals, develop a budget, and manage your credit. 6 pp. (2002. FRB)
344L. $1.00. |
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Tips You Can Bank On.
Strategies to help you get better banking services, protect your investments, manage loans and credit card debt wisely, prevent fraud, and more. 15 pp. (2003. FDIC)
653L. Free. |
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What You Should Know About Buying Life Insurance.
Describes various types with tips on choosing a company, an agent, and a policy that meets your needs. 23 pp. (1998. FCIC)
332L. $1.00. |
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When Is Your Check Not a Check?.
Merchants can now use the information from your checks to withdraw money directly from your bank account. Learn about your rights when it comes to electronic check conversion and what to do if you have a problem. 2 pp. (2002. FRB)
339L. $1.00. |
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Credit |
Building a Better Credit Record.
Learn how to legally improve your credit report, how to deal with debt, how to spot credit-related scams, and more. 16 pp. (2002. FTC)
303L. $1.00. |
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Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws.
This guide explains how consumer credit laws can help you shop for credit, apply for it, keep up your credit standing, and more. 44 pp. (1999. FRB)
340L. $1.00. |
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Credit Matters.
How to qualify for credit, keep a good credit history, protect your credit once you have it, and more. 2 pp. (2000. FTC)
341L. $1.00. |
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Fair Credit Reporting.
Learn what's in your credit report, how you can get a copy, and more. 2 pp. (1999. FTC)
342K. $0.50. |
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Fair Debt Collection.
How and where to complain if you are harassed, threatened, or abused by debt collectors. 2 pp. (1999. FTC)
343K. $0.50. |
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How to Dispute Credit Report Errors.
Gives tips on correcting errors, registering a dispute, and adding information to your file. 2 pp. (1999. FTC)
344K. $0.50. |
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ID Theft: What's It All About?.
Thieves can steal your personal information and use it to commit fraud for long periods without your knowledge. Here’s how to protect yourself, and what to do if you are a victim. 18 pp. (2003. FTC)
351L. $1.00. |
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ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name.
How to protect your personal information, what to do if you are a victim, resources to contact, and more. 21 pp. (2002. FTC)
345K. $0.50. |
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Investing & Saving |
66 Ways to Save Money.
Practical ways to cut everyday costs on transportation, insurance, banking, credit, housing, utilities, food, and more. 10 pp. (2002. FCIC)
342L. $0.50. |
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Before Disaster Strikes.
Suggests ways to be financially prepared to deal with a natural disaster. Information on buying insurance, preparing a household inventory, filling an evacuation box, and more. 8 pp. (1997. FEMA)
392K. $0.50. |
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Building Financial Freedom.
Features a worksheet to help track your spending, tips on creating a financial plan, and an investor's checklist. 12 pp. (2001. USDA)
579L. Free. |
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Certificates of Deposit: Tips for Investors.
Learn how CDs work, how to purchase them, and questions to ask before buying. 6 pp. (2003. SEC)
606L. Free. |
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Consumer's Almanac.
Organize your expenses, save for the future, and manage your credit with monthly calendars and worksheets. 32 pp. (1997. USDA)
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Get the Facts on Saving and Investing.
Use this guide's helpful tips and worksheets for calculating net worth, income, and expenses. 18 pp. (2004. SEC)
610L. Free. |
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How SIPC Protects You.
If your brokerage firm closes due to bankruptcy or other financial difficulties, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) works to return your assets. Find out what SIPC does and does not cover. 10 pp. (2002. SEC)
543L. Free. |
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Insuring Your Deposits.
Find out if your bank or savings institution is insured, what types of accounts are covered, and how much of your money is protected. 2 pp. (2004. FDIC)
671L. Free. |
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Introduction to Mutual Funds.
What they are, how to compare them, what to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls. 36 pp. (2003. SEC)
611L. Free. |
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Investment Swindles: How They Work and How to Avoid Them.
Protect yourself against illegal, yet legitimate-sounding, telemarketing and direct mail offers. 22 pp. (1994. CFTC)
640K. Free. |
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Investors' Bill of Rights.
What you should know about investments and what information you are entitled to before investing. 7 pp. (1998. CFTC)
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Questions You Should Ask About Your Investments.
The secret to investing wisely is knowing what to ask about investment products, your broker’s history, your investment’s performance, and how to handle problems. 8 pp. (2002. SEC)
608L. Free. |
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Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Planner.
Covers credentials, costs, services, an interview checklist, and resources to contact for more information. 12 pp. (2003. SEC)
580L. Free. |
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What You Should Know About Financial Planning.
Discusses the benefits of financial planning for life-changing events, such as buying a home or retirement. 13 pp. (2003. SEC)
581L. Free. |
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Your Rights as a Financial Planning Client.
Here’s a checklist of your rights, what to expect from your financial planner, and what to do if you have a problem. 5 pp. (2003. SEC)
572L. Free. |
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Retirement Planning |
401(k) Plans.
Explains what these plans are, what happens when you change employers, and what to do if you need the money before retirement. 14 pp. (2000. TREA)
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Annuities.
Learn the different types of annuities and take a helpful quiz to see if annuities are right for you. 11 pp. (2001. USDA)
584L. Free. |
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Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future.
Create your personal savings plan and prepare for retirement with this step-by-step guide. 20 pp. (1999. DOL)
585L. Free. |
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Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement.
Gives practical tips to build your retirement savings and lists resources for more information. 2 pp. (2001. DOL)
586L. Free. |
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Variable Annuities: What You Should Know.
Explains what they are, how they work, what you have to pay, and questions to ask before you invest. 20 pp. (2004. SEC)
607L. Free. |
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Women and Retirement Savings.
What women need to know about retirement benefits, including plan type, eligibility, penalties, spousal benefits, and more. 6 pp. (2001. DOL)
587L. Free. |
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Your Guaranteed Pension.
Frequently-asked questions about the security of private pension plans, including benefits and plan termination. 12 pp. (2003. PBGC)
588L. Free. |
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