United States Senator Patty Murray

New Consumer Protections for Credit Cards and Mortgages

Learn more about new rules that the Senate passed to protect Credit Card and Mortgage holders from surprise fees and rate increases.

WaMu and the Changing Market

• Answers to frequently asked question for WaMu banking customers.
• Important information for AIG policyholders
• What to do if your brokerage firm closes its doors
• Important information on federal program that guarantees money market funds
• Information on financial education and literacy

Keeping Your Savings Safe and Secure

• Find out about the financial health of your bank or credit union
• Get the basics on account insurance including important recent changes
• Learn more about account insurance through the FDIC
• Calculate your FDIC insurance coverage
• Find your bank or savings institution in Washington state
• Financial scam and fraud alerts in Washington state
• File a complaint about your bank, credit union, or lending institution

Safeguarding Your Retirement

• Important information on retirement and health care coverage for dislocated workers
• Learn about your retirement plan’s Required Minimum Distribution 

Debt Services

• Find consumer credit counseling services in Washington state for residents struggling with struggling with multiple forms of debt
• Budget calculator