The Flash animation on this page scrolls through a historical timeline of the FDIC. The full text for the historical timeline can be found on the <a href="about.html">"About the FDIC"</a> page.

News            Read more»

When banks fail, consumers who stay within limits are covered

September 15, 2008 – The Dallas Morning News – I got a call last week from a reader who was considering buying a certificate of deposit with a 5 percent interest rate from beleaguered Washington Mutual Inc. [dallasnews.com] Read more»

FDIC chairwoman worries about financial literacy

September 11, 2008 – Fort Worth Star-Telegram – The wheels may have fallen off 11 U.S. banks this year, but that’s not why the woman who runs the industry’s insurance agency was in Texas on Wednesday. [star-telegram.com] Read more»

Remarks by FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair at the 75th Anniversary "Face Your Finances" Road Show Event - Dallas, TX

September 10, 2008 – "Before getting started, I want to recognize our local FDIC community affairs staff. They're our boots on the ground here in Dallas." Read more»

Face Your Finances Road Show

We're Coming to a City Near You

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and to reinforce its ongoing commitment to consumers, FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair announced the Face Your Finances Road Show June 16, 2008 at the anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. Read more»

The Road Show will be coming to five cities.

The Road Show will be coming to five cities.

Chicago

July 16, 2008

San Francisco

July 22, 2008

Dallas

September 10, 2008

New York City

September 19, 2008

Kansas City

October 16, 2008

Get details on the events»

 

Simplification Document

FPOCheck out our one-page document that provides an explanation of deposit insurance for consumers.

Please send us your feedback on the document.