Summarizes consumers' credit rights when securing utility services.

A broad variety of consumer and policy specialists are focused on the importance of financial education and are providing training and educational resources.

Learn how deposit insurance works and whether the FDIC insures your deposits.

Using Bank Find, you can determine if your bank is insured by the FDIC, where you can go if you have a complaint, and find out the history of your bank. You can then use FDIC's online calculator – EDIE the Estimator –  to determine if your accounts are insured.
For additional information call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342); Hearing impaired 1-800-925-4618.

Important information for workers who have lost their jobs about protecting their retirement and health benefits to help them make informed decisions.
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FDIC Consumer News provides practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services. Consumer News articles issued in 2009 and beyond are being adapted for audio. Individuals are able to click the desired issue to download or listen to the articles in that issue; go to http://treas.gov/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi?http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/audio/index.html. 

FDIC Consumer News provides practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services. Each issue offers helpful hints, quick tips, and common-sense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars. Subscriptions to FDIC Consumer News are available free of charge. Visit www.fdic.gov/consumernews or contact the FDIC Public Information Center. Call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342). 

The form used by a consumer to file a complaint about a thrift or savings association.