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Important Update: Changes in FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage

The FDIC deposit insurance rules have undergone a series of changes starting in the fall of 2008. As a result, certain previously published information related to FDIC insurance coverage may not reflect the current rules. For details about the recent changes, visit Changes in FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage. For more information about FDIC insurance, go to www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/index.html or call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342). For the hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-925-4618.

Spring 2007

Planning to Travel Abroad?

The Spring 2006 FDIC Consumer News includes money-related tips for foreign travelers, such as alternatives to carrying cash, ways to minimize banking fees in another country, and how to protect against thieves. Find our suggestions at www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr06/traveling.html.

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Last Updated 05/08/2007

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