The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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Following is a list of FRBSF and selected Federal Reserve System publications, sortable by topic. For Federal Reserve System searches, try the databases below:

  • Fed in Print (an index of Federal Reserve System economic research publications)
  • Catalog of Federal Reserve System Public Information Materials
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Publication Title Description
ABCs of Figuring Interest (off-site) Information on how to compare prices for credit
Bank Products Overview of mutual funds and annuities
Checkbooklet (off-site) Summary of advantages and risks involved in using checks
Controlling Interest (off-site) Discussion on interest rate ceilings
Credit and Charge Cards What consumers should know about the cost and terms of credit
Credit Guide (off-site) Overview of using credit
Frauds and Scams Tips to protect yourself and your money
How to Establish, Use, and Protect Your Credit What you need to know to use credit wisely
Keys to Vehicle Leasing (off-site) Information on the costs and terms of a vehicle lease
Plastic Fraud Common schemes involving card fraud and tips to avoid them
Points of Interest (PDF off-site) Essay on interest rates and how they are influenced by economic forces
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Information on new law that requires lenders to cancel unnecessary PMI
SHOP The Card You Pick Can Save You Money (PDF) Explanations of how to comparison shop for credit cards
Your Credit Report How your credit report may affect you