Banks & Financial Institutions
Everyone has to deal with money, whether budgeting, buying insurance, planning for retirement, or saving to buy a house. Become a more informed and empowered money manager with the resources on these pages.
- Choosing Your
Bank
Choose the financial institution and type of account that best meets your needs using these helpful tips. - Banking Your Dollars
Bank statements, types of banks and financial institutions, writing a check, stopping payment on a check, special types of checks, as well as tips on how to avoid trouble with your bank accounts. En Espanol: Transacciones Bancarias
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Consumer Action Website--FCIC
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
- The Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- MyMoney.gov--Financial Education and Literacy Commission
- Office of Community Services--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


