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There are a number of government agencies out there intended to make sure your money is safe and that it will not be mishandled by a financial institution. These include:
Federal Reserve (FED): Agency that checks to make sure all financial institutions are running smoothly, loans out money to banks to make sure they have enough & decides on interest rates to help control inflation and employment.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC): Makes sure national banks, like Wells Fargo, are following rules and treat everyone right.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): This is the consumers’ financial defenders. They make sure that financial institutions are not being sneaky with false advertising or sneaky fees.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Insurance company for your deposits. If your bank closes for good, this agency steps in and covers any deposits you had up to $250,000 so you do not lose that money.
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA): Works just like the FDIC, but for credit unions. Again, if you’re a member of a credit union and they close for good, the NCUA will cover your deposits you had up to $250,000.
State Regulators: All states have their own agencies to help regulate state and local financial institutions.
Knowing that there are protections in place for your money will hopefully bring peace of mind and establish trust for all financial institutions out there.
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