The Synthesis of "bank failure"

Discover the FDIC, the U.S. agency insuring your bank deposits. Learn how it protects your money and maintains stability in the financial system.

Discover the 'too big to fail' theory, where firms are so vital to an economy that their failure would be disastrous, requiring a government bailout.

A financial crisis occurs when key financial assets suddenly lose a large part of their value. Learn what they are, why they happen, and their impact.