(1) FDIC deposit insurance basic limit for individual depositors was raised to $250,000 on October 3 as a result of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.  This increase will be in force until December 31, 2009, unless extended or otherwise acted upon by Congress. 

(2) The FDIC has launched a national public service campaign designed to help consumers learn about the benefits and limitations of deposit insurance.  This campaign features personal finance expert Suze Orman, and encourages the use of EDIE, the online insurance coverage Estimator, by providing a direct link.