Protecting Paperless Money: The Electronic Funds Transfer Act
With each passing year, technology becomes more integrated into fundamental parts of our lives. Our bank accounts and financial transactions are no exception. Today, more and more transactions are conducted electronically without the passing of a check or paper money. Some examples of electronic fund transfers include: transactions conducted at an ATM, transactions …
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What happens if my bank fails?
In today’s economy, you might wonder what will happen to your money if your bank fails, or if a federal or state banking regulatory agency closes down your bank. Although bank failures are unlikely, they can occur when a bank does not have enough money to meet its obligations to all of its customers. Therefore, placing your money in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit …
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