May 22, 2009 - On May 20, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which extends the temporary increase in the standard maximum deposit insurance amount (SMDIA) to $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. This extension of the temporary $250,000 coverage limit became effective immediately upon the President's signature. The legislation provides that the SMDIA will return to $100,000 on January 1, 2014. Read more»
April 7, 2009 – I do want to assure you and people throughout the nation that banks insured by the FDIC – your money remains the safest place in the world, and that's even if a bank fails – you're fully protected if you're below our insured deposit limits. As long as you're under the basic $250,000 per deposit per institution, your money is absolutely safe and sound. Read more»
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and to reinforce its ongoing commitment to consumers, FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair announced the Face Your Finances Road Show June 16, 2008 at the anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. Read more»
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April 7, 2009
FDIC 75th Anniversary Event
Kansas City - April 7, 2009
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