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Legal Articles

• The Federal Reserve Board’s New Credit Card Protections for the Consumer
  Are the days of unfair credit card practices over? While the credit card companies may mourn their passing, American consumers are seeking fair credit card practices that they can understand. In an effort to protect American consumers, the Federal Reserve Board enacted new rules in December 2008 that are set to go into effect on July 1, 2010.   The new rules are part of a … more
• What happens if my bank fails?
  In today’s economy, you might wonder what will happen to your money if your bank fails, or if a federal or state banking regulatory agency closes down your bank. Although bank failures are unlikely, they can occur when a bank does not have enough money to meet its obligations to all of its customers. Therefore, placing your money in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit … more

Legal Guides

• Money Tips for All Ages - Your Finances at Different Stages of Life (Spring 2008 Special Edition)
• Reverse Mortgages: Information to Consider on Benefits and Risks (Department of Treasurry / Office of Thrift publication)
• The FDIC at 75: Protecting America's Consumers from Generation to Generation
  This publication by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides practical guidance on how … more
• How To Avoid Foreclosure
  This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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