Consumer News
March 20, 2020
Scammers Pretending to be the FDIC
Protect yourself against imposters
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received reports of fraudulent communications that have the appearance of being from this agency
Archive for FDIC.gov – Page 9
Consumer News
February 27, 2020
How Does the FDIC Protect Consumers?
Insure Deposits, Supervise Institutions, Address Concerns, Provide Resources
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is known for protecting depositors, but we do more to connect with and protect the public
Thinking About Upcoming College Expenses?
Planning Ahead is Key
As you start the New Year, you may want to start planning ahead for big expenses, like college
What You Should Know About Gift Cards
So you can enjoy giving and receiving
Gift cards can be a convenient present for the holidays and special occasions
Business Cents
Making sense of small business expenses
As a small business owner, you may be juggling the expenses of running the day-to-day operations of your business, the costs of expanding your business, and the responsibilities to protect your employees and your customers with your financial choices
Banking at the Speed of Technology
Follow these tips to help ensure your money stays secure
Millions of people today use mobile devices to manage their finances, and the number of users continues to grow
Is the Money on My Prepaid Card FDIC–Insured?
Banks insured by the FDIC offer a wide variety of financial products beyond traditional checking and savings accounts, including prepaid cards
Beware of Fake Checks
Even in today’s digital and mobile world where electronic money transfers are common, consumers and businesses may still prefer the assumed security of paper cashier’s checks or official bank checks for large or major payments
When Applying for Your First Mortgage, Loan Information is Key
The process of buying your first home is more manageable if you take steps to prepare for the purchase (discussed in last month’s article Thinking About Buying your First House?)
Thinking About Buying Your First House?
A house could be the biggest purchase you will ever make, and the process of shopping for a home and obtaining a mortgage can be overwhelming
