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April Is Financial Literacy Month
Governor Gregoire has declared April as Financial Literacy Month. Organizations across Washington are joining together to help residents weather the current financial storm.

Bank On Seattle-King County
Bank on Seattle-King County is a public and private initiative to connect people without checking and savings accounts to affordable mainstream financial services, including checking, savings, credit, and financial education opportunities.

FDIC & NCUA Temporarily Increase Insurance Coverage To $250,000
The Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 raises the FDIC and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund deposit insurance limits from $100,000 per account to $250,000 until December 31, 2009.

DFI Encourages Investors To Make Informed And Researched Decisions
DFI is urging Washington State investors to make informed decisions about their long-term financial holdings and to seek the advice of a trusted investment adviser or financial planner before making any sudden moves with their money.

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Are You A Member Of The Media? Contact DFI

Members of the media should contact Lyn Peters, Director of Communications at DFI and financial education program manager.

Lyn Peters, Director of Communications
Email: lpeters@dfi.wa.gov
Phone: 360-902-8731 or 1-877-RING DFI (746-4334)

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