How to Know FDIC Rules

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FDIC is an acronym for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which is an independent agency of the United States government. When using an FDIC insured bank or association to make deposits, account holders are insured against loss of funds in the event their savings association fails.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Learn about the general rules of the FDIC. A depositor's account is fully insured for the any amount equal to or less than $100,000. An account may be insured for more than $100,000 assuming certain additional conditions are met. Federal law allows for retirement accounts to be insured up to $250,000.
Step 2

Download the "FDIC's Guide to Deposit Insurance Coverage" at the FDIC's government website. This guide describes the FDIC's rules for insurance coverage in an easy to understand but comprehensive manner. The guide is free of confusing legal jargon and includes information about insuring accounts that surpass the $100,000 limit along with other information about what the FDIC does and can do for you.
Step 3

Learn about the FDIC's rules by visiting their official website. The "Letter to Stakeholders" and "Press Release" sections are of particular importance to those who want to acquire information about recent changes made by the FDIC. The "Consumer and Communities" portion of the site offers information, alerts and advice for the general consumer.
Step 4

Keep up-to-date with FDIC information. FDIC rules are subject to change and actually have changed in recent years. Your banker and your Financial Advisor are able to offer you guidance about changes made by the FDIC.