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This site provides information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. At least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. And, Medicare and private health insurance programs do not pay for the majority of long-term care services that most people need - help with personal care such as dressing or using the bathroom independently.  Planning is essential for you to be able to get the care you might need.

Whether you're in foreclosure now or worried about it in the future, we have the information that can help.

This website includes helpful hits and tips on buying a home. It features video presentations and written information about such areas as determining what price home you can afford, shopping for a mortgage, shopping for a home, making an offer, getting a home inspection, shopping for homeowners insurance, and more.

Instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve system, economics and financial education. All of the Fed web sites, curriculum, newsletters, booklets and other resources are free.

Under the federal Consumer Leasing Act, you, the consumer, have a right to information about the costs and terms of a vehicle lease. This resource will help you compare lease offers and negotiate a lease that best fits your needs, budget, and driving patterns.

Information on how to obtain your credit report, how credit scores are determined, how to verify reported information, and how to improve and maintain a good credit score.

Website with information on how the Federal Reserve can help If you have a problem with a bank or other financial institution. You can file your complaint using the online complaint form on the site or download and send your complaint via fax or mail using our PDF form.

If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. This website provides information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you with mortgage payments and keep your home.

The Federal Reserve Banks have established Foreclosure Resource Centers to help address local and regional challenges in their mortgage markets and local communities. The site probides background information and links regional foreclosure centers, where you’ll find resources for small municipalities, housing counselors, and consumer and community groups.

If you are in the market for a loan or credit, a home equity plan is one of several options that might be right for you. This website provides details about home equity loans and gives tips for shopping for this form of loan.