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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips on Choosing and Using Bank “Rewards”
Other topics include “banking on the go” with mobile financial services and ATMs, improving credit scores, reverse mortgages, and deposit Insurance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2015
Media Contact:LaJuan Williams-Young202-898-3876lwilliams-young@fdic

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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips for Teaching Young People About Money
Other topics include computer security for bank customers, credit scores, and a new savings account for children with disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 15, 2015
Media Contact:Jay Rosenstein 202-898-7303jrosenstein@fdic

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FDIC Newsletter Features Practical Ideas on Paying for a Home or a Car;
Other Topics Include Paying With a Smartphone, Telemarketing Scams, Consumer Complaints, and How and Where to Save Money

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2015
Media Contact:Jay Rosenstein (202) 898-7303jrosenstein@fdic

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FDIC Newsletter Features a Financial Checklist for Consumers
Other topics include money tips for travelers, misconceptions about deposit insurance, banks with confusing names, and financial privacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 23, 2014
Media Contact:Jay Rosenstein (202) 898-7303jrosenstein@fdic

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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips on Preparing Financially for a Stressful Life Event
Other topics include deposit insurance, rebuilding credit, and a new security feature for cards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2014
Media Contact:Jay Rosenstein (202) 898-7303jrosenstein@fdic

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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features More Ways to Save at the Bank
Other topics include safe shopping, buying and paying
Consumers want to make the most of their dollars for priorities ranging from everyday expenses to a comfortable retirement, but knowing how to do that can be a challenge

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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips on Choosing and Using Credit Cards
Other topics include fraud prevention, tax issues, home equity lines, and the basics of deposit insurance
Credit cards are an important part of many consumers’ financial lives, but it helps to understand how to make the most of these products and avoid potential pitfalls

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Other topics include information about being turned down for a checking account and using social media to connect with your bank
For anyone thinking about buying a home or shopping for a mortgage, the Fall 2013 issue of FDIC Consumer News features an overview of important rules taking effect soon that are intended to protect consumers from risky loans

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FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Financial Tips for Seniors
Other topics include international money transfers, adjustable-rate mortgages, student loan debt, and savings accounts for medical expenses
Consumers face financial issues in their retirement years ranging from how to maintain their lifestyle and pay for medical expenses on a fixed income to avoiding scams that target the elderly

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