FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips on Preparing Financially for a Stressful Life Event — 2014-08-27

Other topics include deposit insurance, rebuilding credit, and a new security feature for cards No one wants to think about it, but everyone needs to plan for stressful life events that include disability or death. The latest issue of FDIC Consumer News features tips on preparing financially for such events, plus basic strategies for helping family members or others who are facing a personal hardship. The Summer 2014 edition also reports on enhancements to the FDIC Web pages explaining deposit insurance, tips for rebounding from a bad credit history, and basics to know about new credit and debit cards that contain a computer chip for added security. Here's an overview of what is in this issue: Are your finances ready for a stressful life event?