- Learn the major differences between debit and credit cardsand ways to avoid card-related fraud at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's website.

- Make sure you know what to do if your debit or credit card is lost or stolen.

- Debit and Credit Card Blocking - companies can place a temporary "hold" on your account in certain situations. It is important to understand blocking so your accounts are not overdrawn.

- Find FDIC banks in your area and learn more about them with the FDIC's bank find website.

- If you would like to learn more about credit unions, check out the National Credit Union Administration's website for valuable information and news.

- Want to know more about a bank or credit union?BauerFinancial provides bank and credit union ratings, press releases, email notifications, and customized data, among other things.

- Importance of Interest Rates - Check out the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's website regarding information on interest rates.

Here's an updated list from the FDIC of all failed banks since October 1, 2000: Failed Bank List.

Find out which of your funds are covered by the FDIC.