Save & Invest

Ask questions - that’s the best advice about how to invest wisely. This on-line brochure provides some questions that you should ask about investment products, the people who sell those products, and the people who provide investment advice to you. It also includes some helpful tips on how to monitor your investments and handle any problems.

The Publications.USA.Gov website allows users to order from the hundreds of publications in the Catalog on topics such as credit, saving for retirement, investing and more.

This site is specifically for employees of the Federal government. You can use this on-linen calculator to determine the face value, premiums and how to carry your coverage into retirement.

This website displays a comprehensive list of questions and answers about bank accounts, from opening an account, fees, stop payment orders, and more.

The SEC’s Web site, focused on the needs of individual investors, Investor.gov, offers a wealth of information on how to become a smarter investor. Use retirement calculators, tools, and games to increase your financial knowledge. Or, read articles on products such as mutual funds, variable annuities, and 529 college savings plans. The site also can help you figure out what questions to ask before investing and where to get the answers.

Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. This brochure covers the basics of saving and investing and includes key tips on making money grow over time.  Sections include: (i) Define Your Goals, (ii) Make a Financial Plan, (iii) Determine Your Risk Tolerance, (iv) Investment Products: Your Choices, (v) How to Pick a Financial Professional, and (vi) Avoid Problems.

The You Are Here website teaches kids how to be more savvy consumers. The site demonstrates the benefits of competition, the influence of advertising on buying decisions, and the rules and regulations that many business people need to follow.

This special edition of FDIC Consumer News puts special focus on staying focused and avoiding costly decisions during major life events.

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); he

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.