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Banks and banking ATM Locator 
 A directory of ATMs worldwide. Some listings provide a map. Includes ATMs in airports. From VISA. http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/ Topics: Finance, Money Last updated Jul 31, 2005 ATM Safety: Common Sense Tips for Combating Crooks
Safety tips for using automated teller machines (ATMs), including guidelines for protection of your ATM card and personal identification number (PIN), choice of ATMs, and withdrawal of cash. Includes a link to a related page on laws protecting ATM users. From the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr04/atm.html Topics: Finance, Money Last updated Jul 13, 2004 Central Bank Websites
Regularly updated list of the Web sites of the central banks of more than 130 countries. There is also an archive (back to 1997) of the major speeches of senior central bankers. http://www.bis.org/cbanks.htm Topics: Finance, Money Last updated Jul 14, 2003 Deposit Insurance
"Learn how deposit insurance works and whether the [Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation] FDIC insures your deposits." Features a guide to the types of investments that are FDIC-insured (for up to $100,000, generally, and to $250,000 for certain retirement accounts) and those that are not insured (such as mutual funds), a bank look-up tool, general investment tips (such as looking for "Not FDIC Insured" disclosure), and related consumer materials. From the FDIC. http://www.fdic.gov/deposit/ Topics: Finance, Investing, Money Last updated Jul 17, 2007 Facts for Consumers: Electronic Check Conversion
This fact sheet explains electronic check conversion, "which converts information from your paper check into an electronic payment from your bank account." It addresses questions such as how to find out if a business uses electronic check conversion, how payment will be shown on your bank statement, avoiding bounced checks, checking for errors and unauthorized transactions, and related topics. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre31.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance Last updated Jun 6, 2007 FDIC Institution Directory
This database allows users to "obtain demographic data and financial profiles of each FDIC-insured depository institution derived from quarterly reports filed with Federal regulators." Search by certificate number, bank, geographic location, and more. Information returned includes balance sheet and income, loan portfolio/asset quality, and balance sheet details. Data is available back to December 1992. From the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. http://www3.fdic.gov/idasp/ Topics: Finance, Money Last updated Jan 4, 2002 Federal Reserve Board: Consumer Information
Compilation of documents from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and links to related information on topics of interest to consumers. Topics include bank accounts and services, consumer credit, identity theft, leasing, mortgages (including adjustable rate mortgages), and personal finance. Most information also available in Spanish. http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Money Last updated Dec 15, 2008 Safe Internet Banking
This site allows consumers to verify whether an Internet banking site is a legitimately-chartered or federally-insured depository institution. Includes advice, official memoranda from the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) to financial institutions on unauthorized banking operations, and instructions and form for reporting suspicious Internet banking sites. http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/online/safe.html Topics: Finance, Internet, Money Last updated Jun 21, 2006 The Twelve Federal Reserve Districts
A map of the twelve U.S. Federal Reserve Banks, with addresses, phone numbers, and links to websites. From the Federal Reserve Board. http://www.federalreserve.gov/otherfrb.htm Topics: Finance, Money Last updated Feb 7, 2005 World Bank
As a provider of economic assistance to more than 100 developing countries, the World Bank coordinates with private, government, multilateral, and non-government organizations to ensure that resources are used to full effect in supporting a country's efforts toward stable, sustainable, and equitable growth. This Web site provides information on health, education, the environment, private sector development, poverty, urban development, gender, and economic reform issues. Includes factual data on the countries that are assisted by the World Bank. Of particular usefulness is the searchable WDS database of the 6,000 plus World Bank publications, select full-text reports, and learning resources for teachers and students. http://www.worldbank.org/ Topics: Finance, International Governments, Money Last updated Feb 7, 2000 |
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