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Guidance and information on purchasing funeral services.

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.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Customer Assistance Group helps customers of national banks and their operating subsidiaries to resolve issues and complaints related to applicable banking laws and regulations. To talk with an information specialist, in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CST. Toll free: 1-800-613-6743.

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.

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.

This website includes information on the importance of personal information privacy, including the security of personal information.

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.

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

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.