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Foreclosure and Counseling Resources

  Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
  The Illinois Statewide Foreclosure Prevention Network
  Foreclosure Resources - Federal Reserve Board
  Should I Refinance My Home, April, 2008

Scams, Alerts and Consumer Tips

Top 10 Tips to Protect Yourself from Mortgage Fraud

What To Do If You've Been a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity Theft Statistics - 2005 data

Bank Fraud Prevention Reward

Internet Scams

Bankers and Seniors Against Financial Exploitation (B*Safe)

ATM Safety Tips

Don't Fall Victim to Predatory Lending

Consejo Consumidor

Diez consejos para prtoegerse contra el fraude hipotecario

Prestamistas Depr0edatorios, Nose deje enganar

Sacando un prestamo

Cuidado con los prestamistas abusivos

Identificacion para tu proteccion

Clases de educacion financiera en espanol

Find a Banker
The Illinois Bankers Association has developed a Speakers' Bureau to help in matching schools with bankers in their area who can speak on banking topics in local schools. Contact Debbie Jemison at 800-783-2265.

If you would like to be considered to teach a financial literacy program, complete the IBA speakers profile. More

Careers in Banking

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Careers in Banking

Personal Finance

Facts about ATM Fees

 

Credit Card Guide

Shopping for a loan

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Obtain your FREE credit report
Consumers are eligible to obtain one free credit report every 12 months. Consumers who were denied credit in the last 60 days, consumers who are unemployed, consumers who are on welfare, and consumers who have been the victim of fraud and reported it to the police are also eligible to receive a free credit report.

FDIC Insurance Information

Financial Calculators

 

Mortgage Comparison Calculator - Federal Reserve Board

Bank Holidays

Bank/School Connection

Teach Children to Save

Get Smart About Credit

America's Promise - A Colin Powell Initiative

Illinois Banks of Promise

Banking Courses and Seminars

Publications

Illinois Banker magazine — Keep up-to-date with Illinois' banking industry - the leading monthly banking publication covering the state

Illinois Annual Bank Directory — The best desktop resource with information on all financial institutions in Illinois

Other Publications

More Banking Links

The Federal Reserve System

Access registration information concerning financial planners, money managers, and other investment advisers registered with the SEC or state agencies.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - bank comparison shopping and more

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business

Additional Industry Links

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