List of 'Problem' Banks Swells: Is Your Money Safe?

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Since Obama has seized control, our economy has sunk into a depression. You can't print Trillions of dollars out of thin air and expect the economy to recover.
Obama's desire to control the auto's,banks,insurance and healthcare will completely destroy America and our freedoms. Government can't fix a problem simple because government is the problem. Bushie was bad but Obama is 10x worse. We must stop socialist Obama now before it's too late!

Jonathon of CT 1:51AM August 30, 2009

Where is the "list"?

Same as above of DC 10:30AM August 29, 2009

As a loyal customer of Arvest Bank, which has locations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas, I've been keeping up with the finacial crisis with a watchful eye. Not only are some banks still holding steady, but some, like Arvest, are setting records.
So far this year, Arvest, which is an FDIC member, has loaned over two billion dollars, already meeting its annual goal with the year only half over. Unlike other banks which concentrate on amassing capital, Arvest prefers to reinvest theirs in the community and in their customers. Add to that the fact that it was just awarded by J.D. Powers and Associates "Highest Customer Satisfaction in Retail Banking" in the Southeast Region and the nation, and you've got a winning combination. Arvest always treats its customers like they're number one, and now we the customers are returning the favor.
Because of conservative practices, Arvest has not been nearly as hard hit by the Recession as other banks, some of which showed plunging satisfaction ratings on the same J.D Powers and Associates survey. The biggest difference, however, is how genuine Arvest is in their caring for the customer, from top office executives to front-line associates. I've always felt well taken care of with Arvest, and I have every confidence that this and other banks will continue to shine despite the bad economy.

Becky of AR 9:53PM August 28, 2009

Your bank deposits are insured because of a Roosevelt-era forced public insurance law that says they will be, PERIOD---no matter how much the banks have to be assessed to keep FDIC solvent over and above the investing and lending errors of bank officers.
Alternatively, you could stay up nights wondering whether you, the citizen, would still have a bank account tomorrow. How would you like to otherwise just "trust" your money these days to the wizards at Citigroup or Bank of America?
Did you know that you could have the same security for your family's future health care---if we had as much sense and resolve as Canadians or Brits or Australians? Or, you could just "trust" Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. How about you? Got any sense?

Muser of NM 3:14PM August 28, 2009