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In reply to the discussion: Is anyone else worried about a run on the banks? [View all]Stuart G
(38,726 posts)23. No, absolutely not..All accounts insured up to $250,000. by FDIC..(Federal Deposit Insurance Corp)
...What does that mean? It means if the bank looses all its money for any reason, if your account is less than $250,000, the federal government will replace your loss....by law it must
...After the run on the banks in the 30s they passed this law....Gradually they have raised the amount that will be replaced. As far back as I can remember, in the 50s, it was $50,000...Now it is up to $250.000.
...The very last thing we need is a "run on the banks." And yes, banks have gone broke, and Yes, the FDIC has covered all losses up to that limit.
....There is no need to run to the bank, accounts are insured...Your money is covered (up to $250,000)
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If the economy falters, the real currency will transform into hard to get necessities.
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2020
#16
Hit that link, & read 3rd line from top..."All accounts insured up to $250,000...by FDIC..
Stuart G
Mar 2020
#25
My post was a response to a post by PubliusEnigma accusing me of being a Russian troll.
Alwaysna
Mar 2020
#22
No, absolutely not..All accounts insured up to $250,000. by FDIC..(Federal Deposit Insurance Corp)
Stuart G
Mar 2020
#23
Not trying to hijack the thread or anything, but if MIRT needs more volunteers...
TygrBright
Mar 2020
#34
I have long thought that the people who go totally cashless are idiots.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Mar 2020
#37