A humorous take on understanding FDIC insured accounts and what they mean for your money.
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.
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.
Understanding the mayhem of asset price declines and economic chaos.
A company engaged in dealing with financial transactions like deposits, loans, and investments, playing a crucial role in a capitalist economy.
A financial intermediary acts as the middleman in banking and asset management, facilitating transactions and market efficiency.
A financial system comprises institutions and practices that facilitate the exchange of funds at various levels.
A system where banks only keep a fraction of deposits on hand, using the rest for lending and growing the economy.
The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 which separated commercial and investment banking.
A comprehensive overview of the GLBA, its implications on the financial industry, and comparisons with historical regulations.
Understanding the ins and outs of holdovers in finance, from check processing to evictions!
An interest rate floor is a minimum interest rate that applies to a financial contract, ensuring lenders a certain yield.
An IDR is a negotiable certificate issued by a bank, representing ownership of shares in a foreign company.
An intermediary in financial transactions that helps companies go public and merge!
Investment banking is the financial wizardry behind the curtains of the high-stakes world of finance, turning complex transactions into a walk in the park (with a slight uphill).
Profile of Josef Ackermann, influential banker and former CEO of Deutsche Bank.
A guarantee by a bank that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time for the correct amount, essential in international trade.
Examining the financial scandal that shook the foundations of trust in the banking system.
Understanding the nuances of loan commitments in the financial world.
A humorous yet insightful look into the world of loan committees and their workings.
