phone: 877-275-3342
website: www.fdic.gov
Bank information and consumer rights

website: www.federalreserve.gov
Select "Consumer Information". Information about checking accounts, bank complaints and more. Available in Spanish.

website: www.ncua.gov
National Credit Union Administration offers free information on a variety of financial topics under it’s "Consumer Resources" heading.

website: www.consumerdebit.com
This is ChexSystems Inc.’s site. ChexSystems is a Consumer Reporting Agency governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This company reports bad checks, overdrawn accounts and other negative information to financial institutions which may then prevent you from getting a bank account. The site allows you to order your report free of charge and offers information on how you can improve your record and lessons about responsible banking as well as Identity theft affidavits.

website: www.savingsbonds.gov
Buying U.S. Treasury bonds online