Consumer Publications

5 Tips for Protecting your Checking Account

Describes the 5 ways consumers can protect their checking account.

Credit Card Information

What to look for when choosing a credit card.

How to Establish, Use & Protect Credit

Discusses how to qualify for credit and use it wisely.

Lessons from a Storm

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 (451 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 (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.

What You Need to Know About Payment Cards (264 KB, 12 pages)

Provides answers to frequently asked consumer questions on payment cards.

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 Rating

Explains what a credit rating is and why it is important to protect it.

Your Credit Rights

Summarizes the major consumer protection laws related to credit.