COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT | JANUARY 10, 2024

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL BANK REGULATORY AGENCIES RELEASE OVERVIEW WEBINAR OF NEW COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT REGULATIONS

The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued a overview webinar on the final rule to strengthen and modernize regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | JANUARY 8, 2024

FDIC Consumer News – January 2024 Edition

Starting Small Can Lead to Big Savings
Meet your savings goals with these strategies
Do you have accumulated debt, perhaps from student loans, credit cards or car loans? Do you want to set aside savings for future needs? There are simple strategies for gradually building small savings into large sums

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | DECEMBER 11, 2023

FDIC Consumer News – December 2023 Edition

 
Older Adults Helping Relatives Through Financial Support
Be empowered to give safely and avoid scams
Many older adults who are financially established give financial help to relatives

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | NOVEMBER 6, 2023

FDIC Consumer News – November 2023 Edition

Shopping for a Certificate of Deposit?
Consider these tips for choosing wisely, including ways to avoid scams
A bank certificate of deposit (CD) typically offers a higher rate of interest than a regular savings account, in exchange for you keeping the money for a specified term on deposit, usually from three months to five years or more

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PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 11, 2023

FDIC Launches Public Campaign to Raise Awareness About Deposit Insurance

WASHINGTON — To increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank’s failure, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today launched a national campaign, “Know Your Risk

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | OCTOBER 2, 2023

FDIC Consumer News – October 2023 Edition

 
Scammers and Fake Banks
Tips to help protect you and your money
Scammers are constantly trying to steal your money and your personal information, and they use a variety of ways to try to trick you

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

FDIC Consumer News – September 2023 Edition

 
Fraud Against the Elderly
How You Can Spot and Prevent Financial Abuse
Each year millions of senior citizens are victimized by financial fraud or theft of money, property, or valuable personal information

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | AUGUST 7, 2023

FDIC Consumer News – August 2023 Edition

 
Credit Cards for Young Adults
How to avoid costly mistakes
When you are just starting out on your own, credit cards offer a convenient way to make purchases and build a credit history

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | JULY 10, 2023

FDIC CONSUMER NEWS – JULY 2023 EDITION

Is My Money Insured by the FDIC?
What to consider about using a nonbank
When considering where to hold their money, consumers have traditionally opened deposit accounts directly with banks (whether in-person, online, or through the bank’s mobile app)

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FDIC CONSUMER NEWS | JUNE 5, 2023

FDIC CONSUMER NEWS – JUNE 2023 EDITION

Understanding Appraisals and Why They Matter
Property appraisals and the potential impact to your finances
Whether you are buying a new home, refinancing your existing home loan, or selling your home, it is important to understand how an appraisal is used to assess the value for the property

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