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OMG__Ponies OP t1_jbl8ujx wrote

Reply to comment by SsurebreC in Dow sheds 300 points as Friday’s key jobs report looms ahead: Live updates by OMG__Ponies

Sure, everyone loves to rely on believes the Government to/will actually take care of the poor and disefranchised. Isn't that right guys?

OK, so the government decides it will cover the banks, and will pay money out to the poor. How long do you think it will take before you actually get money to pay your bills? When you need to buy baby food/food for your children now, today, waiting two weeks to receive a Government check might not be an option.

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SsurebreC t1_jbl92df wrote

Are you not aware of FDIC is or why it was created? This is literally the reason for it.

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OMG__Ponies OP t1_jblbx9t wrote

>How long does FDIC have to pay back money?

>In fact, there is no hard deadline, 99 years or otherwise. Instead, federal law requires the FDIC to make insured funds available to depositors "as soon as possible" after a seizure, and the FDIC typically does so by the next business day.

You've been through this I take it. When I went through a bank closure, it took 5 business days to receive my money. I guess your experience was much better than mine. Yes, in theory, our money is safe, but that's like saying the home we are living in is safe during an inferno if you have fire insurance. It’s not stress-free!

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SsurebreC t1_jblfrfj wrote

> > the FDIC typically does so by the next business day.

Looks like you're an outlier. Still, waiting 5 business days isn't that long of a wait either. We used to simply be screwed if banks went under and there aren't many banks going under right now compared to a century ago.

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SsurebreC t1_jbp0vgb wrote

Hey, not sure if you're still paying attention to this post but a bank just failed and FDIC said money will be available no later than Monday morning (i.e. one business day turnaround time). More info...

Again, your case could be an outlier but here's a real working situation that just happened to a pretty big bank with assets of over $200b.

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OMG__Ponies OP t1_jbp1qct wrote

Actually my money is in other banks. I know it is probably an unfounded fear, but . . . people might panic, and when they see this bank close, they will run on their banks, causing a cascade effect.

EDIT, thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it.

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SsurebreC t1_jbp2j4s wrote

That's exactly what happened and why FDIC was such a big deal when it created. Thankfully it hasn't been put to the test for any massive banks (ex: BofA). I'm glad your money is in other banks and safe though :]

Take care!

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