MyMoney Resources - MyMoney Five

This website presents information on financial privacy and how to protect yourself.

This edition of FDIC Consumer News features an article for teens, "It's Amazing: How a Small Savings Account Can Get Big Over Time," explains how saving even small amounts of money can result in a substantial sum over time.

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

This edition of the Money Smart Success Stories newsletter focuses on workplace financial education programs.

This edition of FDIC Consumer News focuses on teaching kids the financial facts of life, the importance of saving, spending wisely and sharing with others. The article offers some suggestions that can help parents, guardians and even grandparents raise responsible money-managers.

A comprehensive financial education curriculum to teach those ages 12-20 the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions.  Money Smart for Young Adults can help young people in their formative years start positive habits early such as saving money and budgeting, as well as avoid making "wrong" decisions that could result in years of financial pain.  The curriculum is available free of charge; orders can be placed online.   For additional information call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342); hearing impaired 1-800-4618.

This edition of FDIC Consumer News focuses on tips for newlyweds. For these couples, the first big financial decisions go beyond how to pay for the honeymoon and how to invest all those checks. They also involve starting a new household on solid ground financially.

If you are saving for retirement at work, this website will help you understand your plan and the federal law that governs your plan. It explains what information you should review periodically and where to go for help with questions. This website is presented in English and Spanish.

This website provides information on US Savings bonds. It features an on-line calculator for determining the value of various types of savings bonds including Series EE, E and I bonds and Savings Notes.

This website describes Direct Express, which is a process for receiving federal benefits through a special prepaid debit card. Getting in shape financially is vital to a person’s overall well-being. For senior citizens, people with disabilities and others who receive federal benefits including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by check. One alternative to receiving payments in the form of paper checks is receiving them through a Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card. This Treasury-recommended prepaid debit card provides a safe, user-friendly alternative for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients.