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Internet & Computer Safety:
Fraud, Credit & Identity
Theft Protection:
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ProtectYourIDNow.org -
is a coalition of federal and private companies and
organizations who have created a 1 stop website of
resources to help consumers protect their credit & IDs.
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Credit Sense: Get Smart About Credit
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a brochure presented by the ABA. Find out: Are you
Credit Savvy?
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AnnualCreditReport.com - the
official website to help consumers obtain their free
credit report.
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OnGuardOnline.gov - provides
practical tips from the Federal Government and the
technology industry to help you be on guard against
Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your
personal information.
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FBI Fraud Alerts - the
Federal Bureau of Investigation provides information on
common fraud schemes the public should be aware of.
Financial Tools, Education
& Resources:
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ABA Financial Calculators
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MyMoney.gov - the
"U.S.
government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans
the basics about financial education. Pools financial
information and resources from over 20 different Federal
websites."
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Transaction Account Guarantee Program - PCB
participates in the FDIC TAG program, which protects
your funds in non-interest bearing accounts.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) - learn
how deposit insurance works, which types of accounts are
covered, temporary coverage, and more.
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
- monitor stock market activity from leading indexes
including NYSE, AEX, Dow Jones, S&P 500, & individual
stocks.
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NASDAQ
- stock market activity, quotes and investor tools like
desktop or browser window stock tickers.
Links
for Children and Young Adults:
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Yahooligans:
safe
internet searches for kids*
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McAfee Internet Safety Quiz for Kids
- see just how much you know
about internet safety!
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Teach Children to Save - an
ABA program supported by Peoples Community Bank by local
school visits to help children learn about the
importance saving.
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Money Talks for Young Adults - a
newsletter for teens & their families by the American
Bankers Association. This issue features credit,
loans, credit cards, pfishing schemes, suggested
reading, and on-line games & resources.
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Money Talks for Kids - this
ABA newsletter issue teaches children about the
importance of saving, investing, and budgeting. It
also has recommended books, a glossary of banking terms,
and fun games for kids.
* Thank you to Mrs. Galvin's
class at Maplewood Elementary School in Indiana for
suggesting these websites!
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