When Is Your Check Not A Check?
(Separate Website)
Checks are now sometimes cleared by something called check conversion. You may not always have a check-clearing cushion. So, you better have the money in your account.
By: Federal Reserve Board
Consumer Guide to Check 21 and Substitute Checks
(Separate Website)
Information about Check 21 and substitute checks and why this change in check processing affects you.
By: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (The Fed)
Financial Management
(Separate Website)
Montana guides to a number of financial management topics and tools.
By: Montana State University Extension
Marriage and Family Finances
(Separate Website)
Montana guides to a number of marriage and family finances topics and tools.
By: Montana State University Extension
MyMoney.gov
(Separate Website)
U.S. Government website dedicated to teaching the basics of financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401K, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Weird Stuff That Hurts Your Credit
(Separate Website)
Odd things that ding your credit score.
By: MSN Money
SmartAboutMoney.org: Dedicated to your financial wellbeing
(Separate Website)
SmartAboutMoney.org is a website that has tools and resources that provide sound advice and practical information on how to start achieving all your financial goals.
By: National Endowment for Financial Education
Insurance Education
(Separate Website)
A website dedicated to helping you make wise decisions about insurance.
By: National Consumer Action
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