Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20551. Text over image of eagle and building The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Text over image of Board seal.

Breaking News

*  Board announces final amendments to Regulation J

*  Written agreement with The Community State Bank

*  Speech by Governor Bies on enterprise perspectives in financial institution supervision

*  Speech by Governor Bernanke on oil and the economy

*  Written agreement with Union Bank of California International

*  Speech by Chairman Greenspan on the mortgage market and consumer debt

Statistical Releases

Flow of Funds - Z.1

Industrial Production - G.17

Consumer Credit - G.19

All Statistical Releases


Last Update: October 22, 2004

Features

Protecting Yourself from Overdraft and Bounced-Check Fees
Explains courtesy overdraft-protection, or bounce coverage, plans, and the costs involved

Check 21
Frequently asked questions about Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act

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Chairman's Financial Education Initiative (on the Federal Reserve Education web site)

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