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5 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Credit Card External Link

Describes the 5 ways consumers can get the most from their credit card.

5 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score External Link

Describes the 5 ways consumers can improve their credit score.

5 Tips for Protecting Your Checking Account External Link

Describes the 5 ways consumers can protect their checking account.

Consumer's Guide to Credit Reports and Credit Scores External Link

Your credit history is important to a lot of people: mortgage lenders, banks, utility companies, prospective employers, and more. So it's especially important that you understand your credit report, credit score, and the companies that compile that information, credit bureaus. This site — maintained by the Federal Reserve Board — provides answers to some of the most common, and most important, questions about credit.

Consumer's Guide: Credit Cards External Link

A basic guide to navigating the credit card process. Includes interactive tools and features about understanding your statement, paying off your balance, and how to get the most from your credit cards.

How to Establish, Use & Protect Credit

Discusses how to qualify for credit and use it wisely.

Lessons from a Storm External Link

Demonstrates how having a bank account proved to be a big advantage to Hurricane Katrina victims who were trying to get back on their feet and re-establish a firm financial footing.

Preventing Payment Card Fraud: Dos and Don'ts PDF (167 KB, 8 pages)

Provides consumers with information on how to protect payment cards from loss or theft; also outlines what to do if a payment card is used for fraudulent purchases.

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft PDF (493 KB, 8 pages)

Describes the steps consumers should take to protect their personal information and the steps to take if they do become victims.

Understanding & Improving Your Credit Score

Explains what a credit score is and offers some tips to help you increase your score.

What You Need to Know About Payment Cards PDF (203 KB, 12 pages)

Provides answers to frequently asked consumer questions on payment cards.

What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules External Link

Explains some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on February 22, 2010.

What You Need To Know: New Rules about Credit Decisions and Notices External Link

Describes the types of notices consumer may receive and provides links to sample notices. It includes information about what consumers should do if they receive a notice, including instructions on how to dispute credit report errors.

What Your Credit Report Says About You

Explains what a credit report is, how it is used, and why prospective borrowers should obtain copies of their credit report before applying for credit.

Your Credit Rights

Summarizes the major consumer protection laws related to credit.

  • Last update: May 29, 2012