Financial institutions differ in the type and number of services they provide to customers. The services most often provided include a variety of checking accounts, saving accounts, certificates of deposit, and loans. Additional services may include safe deposit boxes and investment-related services.
The Federal Reserve System serves as a bank for local financial institutions. Go to www.frbservices.org to review types of services. Also check with local financial institutions in your community.
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