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There are many other resources available online. Using a search engine, perform a search for related words like "finances,"
"money + management," "investing," and "credit."

 
   

 

 

This site was designed to help you build a strong financial future by providing you with information about credit and money management. Do you need additional information? The Essentials: Your guide to credit includes topics using credit cards responsibly, tips on establishing and sticking to a budget and more. In this section, you'll find links to other selected financial sites. A glossary of credit card terms follows. You're probably busy with schoolwork, a job, and your friends, but managing your finances and handling credit responsibly are easier than you think. For more information, visit the following Web sites:

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www.collegeparents.org, for advice from the Money Talks educational initiative (a collaboration between MasterCard International and College Parents of America)

www.rankit.com
, sponsored by Visa U.S.A. Inc.

www.credittalk.com, sponsored by MasterCard International Inc.

www.pueblo.gsa.gov
, the U.S. Consumer Information Center Web site

For additional information about credit card fraud or credit card billing problems, send for Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud; Fair Credit Billing; or Credit Repairs. These brochures are available free of charge.

Write to: Public Reference
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Washington, D.C. 20580

Or visit the FTC at: www.ftc.gov.

FIA Card Services Customers:
Keep these references handy to have access to the security, protection, and savings of FIA Card Services all day, every day.

 
Online banking and account information:
Automated Account Information for Preferred and Gold Card Customers:
1-800-626-2556
Automated Account Information for Platinum Plus® Customers:
1-800-789-6685
Customer Satisfaction (account inquiries, maintenance):
1-800-421-2110
Billing Disputes (billing errors):
1-800-634-2927
Customer Assistance (payment assistance):
1-800-487-0396
 

 

Additional Savings and Investment Advisors
Information concerning savings and investments is available online. We recommend that you use your favorite search engine to locate an investment advisor you would feel confident in using. Alternately, you can speak with your parents, friends or family members to find an appropriate investment professional.



This site has been developed by FIA Card Services, N.A., for the purpose of providing general information about credit-related matters. The information, views and opinions contained in this site are general, and are not applicable to any specific creditor or individual. Unless otherwise noted, FIA Card Services, N.A., is not affiliated with any Web site, product or service mentioned herein. References to a Web site signifies neither sponsorship nor endorsement by FIA Card Services, N.A. You should consult with your own lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor for specific recommendations about financial matters affecting you. Platinum Plus is a registered trademark of FIA Card Services, N.A. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated, and is used by the issuer pursuant to license. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association, and is used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc.. American Express is a federally registered service mark of American Express, and is used by the issuer pursuant to licence. © 2007 FIA Card Services, N.A. [top]

 

 
 
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