Sign of the Times: 'FDIC Insured'

In a television advertisement for some sort of savings account at GMAC Bank, viewers hear that they can "earn more, while keeping your money safe and secure." Then, over a screen that flashes "FDIC INSURED" in big block letters, we hear this tagline: "GMAC Bank...smart, simple, safe."

When the safety and federal insurance of deposit accounts become leading features of expensive ad campaigns, you know we're in a strange place in the financial system.

Comments

[Chkrazer:]

it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye

2008 Sep 06 08:24 PM