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Strength of FDIC Fund Could Affect Bank Rates and Security

September 16, 2009
By Richard Barrington | Money-Rates Columnist

It has been widely reported that the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund has been rapidly declining, raising concerns that it might require special funding soon to support the growing number of banks classified as troubled. In response, the FDIC has publicly clarified its accounting to show that the fund is not actually declining nearly as rapidly [...]

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FDIC Report on Online Banking

September 10, 2007
By MoneyRates team | Money-Rates Columnist

Tips for Safe Banking Over the Internet from the FDIC:
As use of the Internet continues to expand, more banks and thrifts are using the Web to offer products and services or otherwise enhance communications with consumers.
The Internet offers the potential for safe, convenient new ways to shop for financial services and conduct banking business, any [...]

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