The FDIC is an independent agency that insures deposits in U.S. banks and thrifts, maintaining consumer trust in banking.
An overview of the Federal Direct Loan Program and its nuances, sprinkled with humor and insights.
Understanding Federal Funds and The Rates That Govern Them
The Federal Funds Rate is the target interest rate range set by the FOMC for overnight lending among banks.
Understanding Federal Grants in Aid and Their Impact
A humorous exploration of health insurance plan categories.
A network of regional banks providing cash flow for housing and community needs.
Understanding the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, also known as Part A of Medicare.
The FHA provides mortgage insurance to approved lenders, helping make homeownership accessible to a broader audience.
An overview of federal income tax, its purpose, structure, and how it affects your wallet (and sanity).
FICA is the payroll tax that keeps America grooving to the beat of Social Security.
The FOMC is responsible for setting monetary policy, steering the economy, and deciding how much dough the Fed should knead.
Understanding the Federal Poverty Level and its role in welfare eligibility.
The Federal Reserve Board is the governing body of the Federal Reserve System, responsible for U.S. monetary policy.
The heartbeat of the U.S. economy: ensuring monetary stability--with a bit of privacy and confusion on the side.
The central bank of the U.S. ensuring money supply and boring meetings.
An overview of the Federal Trade Commission and its role in protecting consumers and promoting fair competition.
A delightful dive into the world of FUTA, the federal tax that puts the 'fun' in unemployment funding!
Understanding Feed-In Tariffs: Renewable Energy at a Better Price
A Feeder Fund is a sub-fund that pools investor capital into a master fund managed by an investment advisor to achieve economies of scale and cost efficiency.
A delightful way to borrow for your home purchase and renovations without losing your sanity.
A Federal Housing Administration loan designed to assist low- to moderate-income families achieve homeownership.
Fiat money is currency that has value because a government maintains it and people have faith in its value.
