Credit          

To learn about checking your credit score, visit the FTC’s website. Everyone can receive up to 3 FREE credit reports per year.

Federal Trade Commission’s facts for consumers about choosing a credit card: Choosing a credit card and general credit information: Consumer Credit.

Obtain and improve your credit: Getting Credit

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.

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.