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• Need tax tips? There's an app for that
  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is touting its social media platform, complete with smartphone apps, YouTube videos, tweets, and other technologies, making it easier for tax filers to get tax information how they want it, when they want it.
• New Rules about Credit Decisions and Notices
  Starting in 2011, many credit-seeking consumers will get more information about how their credit report or credit score can impact a lender's decision to grant credit and the terms under which credit is offered. Beginning January 1, new rules from the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission require lenders to provide new information to consumers under certain conditions.
• Practical Answers to Questions About Credit Reports and Credit Scores
  A new online resource from the Federal Reserve provides practical answers to questions about credit reports, credit scores, and the importance of protecting personal credit histories. The Consumer's Guide to Credit Reports and Credit Scores describes the content of a credit report, explains how a credit score is used, and discusses the role of credit bureaus in collecting and disseminating this information.
• Prepare Plastic for Trips Abroad
  NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (7/7/10)--Travel can be tricky, particularly when it's overseas. Don't leave home without taking measures to prepare and protect plastic cards--and your ability to use them (Bankrate.com June 29).
• Financial Literacy and Education Commission Launches New MyMoney Web Site
  The Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) announced the launch of its redesigned financial literacy education website, that includes enhanced interactive features and utilities to provide more resources to Americans seeking information that can inform their personal financial decisions. Features include new calculators, checklists to help families with savings, preparation for college, and numerous other life events with financial implications.
• New Rules for Gift Cards
  New Federal Reserve rules provide important protections when you purchase or use gift cards. This link provides some of the key changes that apply to gift cards sold on or after August 22, 2010.
• "What, I can't deduct that?"
  There's no lack of tax-time publicity covering deductions for home and car buyers, individual retirement account (IRA) contributions, and even energy-efficient furnaces. With all the coverage, you might think you can write of almost any expense. Not so. Here's a list of 10 common nondeductible items that just beg for trouble with the Internal Revenue Service (walletpop.com March 9).
• Interactive Tools and Features for Credit Cards
  Consumers need to be smart when choosing and using a credit card. The information available on this link is -maintained by the Federal Reserve Board, whose goal is to protect the credit rights of consumers.
• Federal Reserve Board Releases Online Publication
  New overdraft rules for debit and ATM cards
• Change is Coming to Your Wallet!
  The Federal Reserve has launched a new website at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard/ to help consumers better understand the new credit card protections that take effect on Monday, February 22. These rules ban several harmful practices and require greater transparency in the disclosure of the terms and conditions of credit card accounts. The site summarizes the main provisions of the new rules and explains how they will affect credit card users.