Check Up on Your Bank

The FDIC won't share the names of the 117 banks on their "troubled" list, but we're going to show you how to find them anyway. The best way to check the safety of your bank is through Veribanc (800/44-BANKS). They provide ratings on all U.S. federally-insured financial institutions in easy to understand reports. You can also request a detailed research and risk analysis.

Another source is Weiss Ratings, now called TheStreet.com Ratings, which also has a free list of the banks they rate the strongest and weakest in the nation.

Warning Signs Your Bank Could Be in Trouble

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