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The Social Security Administration might be able to help you if you or someone you know is a surivor of domestic violence by providing a new Social Security number. Information is provided on when and how to apply for a new number.

In this type of Internet piracy, thieves use phony e-mails and web sites to extract personal financial information, including account numbers and passwords, from unwary consumers. Read this article for more informaiton and for tips to protect your information.

Guidance and information on purchasing funeral services.

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.

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.

Over the past decade, American investors increasingly have turned to mutual funds to save for retirement and other financial goals. Mutual funds can offer the advantages of diversification and professional management. But, as with other investment choices, investing in mutual funds involves risk. In addition, fees and taxes can diminish a fund’s returns. This article explains the basics of mutual fund investing — how mutual funds work, what factors to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Many work-at-home opportunities are promoted by scam artists. If you pay in, it’s likely that you will spend more than you can earn.

If you’re considering using the services of a credit counseling organization, here’s what you can expect.

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

Federal law limits your liability if your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, but your liability may depend on how quickly you report the loss or theft.