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Summer 2007 – Special Edition: 51 Ways to Save Hundreds on Loans and Credit Cards

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FDIC Consumer News is produced quarterly by the FDIC Office of Public Affairs in cooperation with other Divisions and Offices. It is intended to present information in a nontechnical way and is not intended to be a legal interpretation of FDIC or other government regulations and policies. Mention of a product, service or company does not constitute an endorsement.

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A Message to Readers
You probably think of loans and credit cards as services — as ways to borrow money and buy things. And of course, you're right about that. But given the astounding array of credit-related services available today, with their varying degrees of complexity and costs, it's smart to think of mortgages, credit cards and auto loans as products — tangible items that you should research and compare before you buy, and then use with care.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation wants to help you reap the benefits of loans and credit cards at the lowest possible costs. That's why this special edition of our quarterly FDIC Consumer News is a collection of 51 simple, practical tips and other guidance that can help you save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

In this special edition you'll find ideas and information on topics such as how to: get the best possible interest rates on loans and credit cards; avoid paying unnecessary fees; find "emergency" loans at affordable prices; and steer clear of credit-related rip-offs and scams.

At the FDIC, we not only help keep your money safe in insured bank accounts, we also want to help you keep more of your money.

Simple strategies for cutting costs any time

Cutting Your Costs: Simple Strategies for Saving Money on Loans and Credit Cards

Refinancing: Tips for Mortgages and Other Credit

Borrower Beware: How to Avoid Fraudulent or Deceptive Deals

Special Tips

Taking Charge of Your Credit Cards

Home Loans: How to Keep Costs from Going Through the Roof

Auto Loans: Take Control of the Financing Before You Take Control of the Wheel

When You Need Money Fast: Sources of Affordable Cash

Paying for College ... the Smart Way

Financing a Small Business: Saving Money to Help Your Company Grow

For More Help or Information on Loans and Credit Cards

Printable Versions

Summer 2007 - Color PDF 4,369k (PDF Help)
Summer 2007 - B&W PDF 3,782k (PDF Help)
Original printing done using PMS 355U (green) and black on 60 lb. smooth opaque paper stock.

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The FDIC encourages financial institutions, government agencies, consumer groups, educators, the media and anyone else to help make the tips and information in this special edition of FDIC Consumer News widely available to the public.

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Space on the back page of the PDF version also was intentionally left blank so that an organization could add its name, logo, a special message and/or mailing information.

Last Updated 08/15/2007

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