U.S. History

The FDIC was established in 1933 following the Great Depression. Since then, FDIC coverage limits have been adjusted several times.

Bank failures are not uncommon during times of economic stress, but government action has significantly reduced associated risk.

Money market investments have solved problems facing investors for more than fifty years. Now, a new type of money market exists.

The U. S. economy is the largest in the world, but its history is filled with turmoil. Part 1 of this series explores the early years.