The FDIC Consumer News provides practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services. Issues and selected articles offer helpful hints, quick tips and common–sense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars.

• March 2022 – Economic Inclusion: A path toward building financial stability
  No matter where you are on your path to financial stability, the FDIC provides ways to support your financial progress.
• February 2022 – Save, Organize, and Streamline Your Finances
  Organizing your finances and keeping track of your spending can save money by reducing fees and interest charges.
• January 2022 – Saving for Retirement
  As you begin your retirement plan, there are a number of things to consider.
• December 2021 – Overdraft and Account Fees
  It is important to understand common bank deposit account fees and ways you can minimize or avoid them.
• November 2021 – Credit Cards
  If you are using a credit card for your shopping (in person, online, or otherwise), there are a number of things to keep in mind.
• October 2021 – Avoiding Scams and Scammers
  Most scams and scammers have two main goals—to steal your money and your identity. Know what to look for, how they work, and what to do, so you can protect yourself and your finances.
• September 2021 – What to Do When Facing a Natural Disaster
  Here are some things to help when preparing for, and dealing with, the financial impact of natural disasters.
• August 2021 Special Edition – Difficulties Making Your Mortgage Payments?
  If you find yourself in this situation, there are resources that may be available to you to provide relief.
• August 2021 – Credit Reports and Credit Scores
  Understanding the information in your credit report can help you achieve and maintain a good credit history; good credit opens the door to opportunities.
• July 2021 – Financial Success While in the Military
  Maneuvers for a strong financial future; information on laws that provide consumer financial protection, specifically to military personnel and their families.
• June 2021 – Money Management for Youth
  First jobs can shape good financial habits, open the door for making better financial decisions, and becoming more confident in money management.
• May 2021 – Take a New Look at Your Money Habits
  Here are some ideas to consider as you set your financial goals.
• April 2021 – The Importance of Having a Bank Account
  Are you one of the consumers standing in line to pay bills, paying to cash checks, and leaving your money unprotected? There’s a better way. #GetBanked
• March 2021 – COVID-19 One Year Later
  Thriving in a Socially Distanced Banking Environment.
• February 2021 – Getting Beyond the Tough Times
  Make a financial plan to see you through.
• January 2021 – Start the New Year in the Know
  They say knowledge is power, and that is true with your finances, too.

Get more helpful hints, quick tips, and commonsense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars on the FDIC website: FDIC Consumer News Archives.