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Q&A with the FDIC's David Barr

story: An FDIC spokesman talked about the increasing number of bank failures and the effect on the agency.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/q-a-with-the-fdic-s-david-barr-1.aspx

posted 3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM

The FDIC deals with mounting bank failures

story: The FDIC has been taking over banks every week. How will it handle the losses?

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/the-fdic-deals-with-mounting-bank-failures-1.aspx

posted 3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM

Inherited bond may come with tax bill

story: A woman who inherited a Series HH bond from her aunt is likely to owe taxes on deferred interest.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/inherited-bond-may-come-with-tax-bill.aspx

posted 2/6/2009 7:00:00 AM

Celebrities savvy with savings

story: Famous folks have the luxury to live big, but they must save a lot of their earnings to maintain their lifestyles.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/celebrities-savvy-with-savings-1.aspx

posted 2/4/2009 7:00:00 AM

Inflation protection for your savings

story: Shop around for the best savings rates in this low- rate environment.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/inflation-protection-for-your-savings.aspx

posted 1/21/2009 3:31:00 PM

Ask government about lost savings bond

story: Can't find the U.S. savings bond you were issued? A note to the government should help set things straight.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/ask-government-about-lost-savings-bond.aspx

posted 1/15/2009 7:00:00 AM

Phishing scammers hop on banking turmoil

story: Phishing scams have increased recently, piggybanking on the financial crisis on Wall Street.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/phishing-scammers-hop-on-banking-turmoil.aspx

posted 1/12/2009 7:00:00 AM

Ask whether bank pulls credit reports

story: Before opening a new savings account, ask whether or not the bank will pull your credit report.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/ask-whether-bank-pulls-credit-reports.aspx

posted 1/7/2009 7:00:00 AM

What's $29,000 worth after 18 years?

story: A bank deposit of $29,000 loses some of its purchasing power after 18 years, says Dr. Don Taylor.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/what-s-29-000-worth-after-18-years.aspx

posted 12/31/2008 7:00:00 AM

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