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FDIC Consumer News - Spring 2001 Important Update: FDIC Insurance Coverage Increased in Late 2008 In the fall of 2008, Congress temporarily increased the basic FDIC insurance coverage limit from $100,000 to $250,000 through December 31, 2009. In addition, the FDIC simplified the rules for the calculation of deposit insurance coverage for revocable trust deposits, including an expanded definition of the "eligible beneficiaries" for additional insurance coverage. As a result, certain previously published information related to FDIC insurance may not reflect the current insurance coverage. For more information, go to www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/index.html or call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. For the hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-925-4618.

One-Stop Shopping for Financial Services: A Window of Opportunity for the Informed Consumer Banks and savings institutions are increasingly becoming financial supermarkets offering investments and insurance products in addition to insured deposits. Here's how to understand the risks, including knowing what's FDIC-insured and what isn't. Credit Card Fees Often Go Unnoticed Even As They Increase Coming Soon: Mandatory Disclosure of ATM Fees New Federal Web Sites Offer One-Stop Assistance Read This Before Recycling That Old Computer
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft by "Pretext" Callers Congress Acts to Stop Deposit Brokers from Claiming FDIC Endorsement For More Information
FDIC Consumer News is published by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Donna Tanoue Chairman Phil Battey Director Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Elizabeth Ford Assistant Director, OPA Jay Rosenstein Writer-Editor Tommy Ballard Graphic Design & Illustrations FDIC Consumer News is produced by the Office of Public Affairs, in cooperation with other FDIC Divisions and Offices. It is intended to present information in a nontechnical way and is not intended to be a legal interpretation of FDIC regulations and policies. Mention of a product, service or company does not constitute an endorsement. This newsletter may be reprinted in whole or in part. Please credit material used to FDIC Consumer News.	See other issues of FDIC Consumer News online. Electronic: To receive e-mail notification of new issues posted to the FDIC Web site, with links to stories, follow instructions posted on www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html. Other consumer information on the Internet is available at the FDIC Web site Send comments, suggestions or questions to: Jay Rosenstein FDIC, 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 E-mail: jrosenstein@fdic.gov Fax: (202) 898-3870 Subscriptions Subscriptions are available free of charge. Send subscription requests and address changes to: FDIC, Public Information Center 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100 Washington, DC 20434 Phone: (800) 276-6003 or (703) 562-2200 E-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov Fax: (703) 562-2296

Last Updated 08/30/2001

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