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Publications are available online and can be ordered in hard copy from PICNIC, the Federal Reserve System's Publications Catalog offsite

 

image of brochure coverThe Consumer Financial Emergency Survival Kit
Basic helpful guidance and resources on a broad range of consumer financial topics
Closing the Gap coverIdentity Theft
What identity theft is, how it happens, how to protect yourself, and what steps to take if your identity is stolen (companion video, Identity Theft: Protect Yourself )
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image of brochure coverKnow Before You Go... To Choose or Use a Credit Card
A Guide to Credit Cards and a Glossary of Terms
Facts about credit cards for consumers, plus a glossary of key terms
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Communities & Banking coverKnow Before You Go... To Get a Mortgage: A Guide to Mortgage Products and a Glossary of Lending Terms
General information about mortgages and the risks of today’s more complex mortgage offerings.
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Lessons from a Storm“Lessons from a Storm” - Banking for Safety Video
Video profiling actual and dramatized families who learn about the importance and benefits of having a bank account
New England Community Developments coverNew England Community Developments
A quarterly publication exploring emerging issues in community development and consumer affairs

 

Pathways coverPathways to Getting Ahead
Information for young adults about the importance of asset building in their personal lives and about how larger policy decisions impact the choices they make
Pathways coverPhishing and Pharming: Helping Consumers Avoid Internet Fraud
Information about the increasingly prevalent and sophisticated fraudulent access to personal information over the Internet
Tools of the Trade coverTools of the Trade: A Basic Guide to Financial Derivatives pdf
Insight into when and how derivatives can be valuable tools for managing financial risk
What every tenant coverWhat Every Tenant in Massachusetts Should Know in This Foreclosure Crisis
Tips for renters in Massachusetts during this foreclosure crisis
You May Be Paying Too Much coverYou May Be Paying Too Much for Your Mortgage
Tips to help consumers get the best mortgage product for which they qualify
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