Related Financial Services - The following Debt Consolidation Loan Directory listings of companies are offered to assist you with gaining control of your personal finances and the management of your money. Also, feel free to review the rest of the sub-directories on DebtConsolidationLoan.com to shop for other finance products, such as credit cards and mortgage refinancing.

• Consumer Debt Management - Having trouble keeping up with your monthly credit payments? Compare debt management companies in this online list that can try amd help you get a grip on your personal financial situation.
• Debt Settlement Company - Too much debt? List of companies providing this alternative to bankruptcy that provides for debt negotiation and arbitration services for those that need to eliminate debt.
• Need Personal Loan - Need a smaller loan for the consolidation of your credit cards? Personal loan credit is typically unsecured and does not require you to provide security in the form of your assets, such as your car or other personal assets.

Fires, Floods and Other Misfortunes: Are You Prepared Financially?

Disasters can impair your ability to conduct day-to-day money matters. This guide can help you plan appropriately.

• What to Have Ready
• What to Keep Where
• What Else to Consider
• Final Thoughts

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• Consumer Alert: Beware of Disaster-Related Financial Scams
• Banks Are Required to Prepare for Disasters
• Safe Online Banking, Shopping and Bill Paying: Our Latest Tips on Services Protecting Consumers
  • Protecting Card Numbers
  • Protections for Online Banking
  • Avoiding Fraudulent Sites
  • Countering "Spyware"

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• FDIC Web Presentation: How to Prevent Online ID Theft
  • Coming Soon to Internet Banking Customers: New Procedures for Verifying that "You are You
  • For More Information About Preventing Internet Fraud
• Increase in $100,000 Limit Under Consideration for Retirement Accounts
• Expanded FDIC Insurance for College Savings Accounts
• Reminder: Deposited Checks Subject to Temporary "Hold"

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• Cell Phone Banking - New cell phones are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. This includes adding the capability of handling online banking through your phone. This FDIC article discusses some of the possibilities and precautions you should take when using your phone for banking purposes.
• How to Protect Yourself with FDIC Insurance - Read up on what qualifications are necessary and how to determine if your deposits are covered by FDIC insurance.
• Direct Deposit Safer than Checks? - The US Treasury Department reports that a majority of surveyed consumers mistakenly believe that paper checks are safer than direct deposit.
• Consider the Fees! - Learn what to look for and examine the details of each banking account offer for possible fees, such as: inactivity, minimum balance and ATM withdrawal fees.

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