an agency of the US federal government that controls supply of money, credit structure and the general economy.
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FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS
The 12 BANKS in the US FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM that are responsible for providing CENTRAL BANK services to member banks, lending via the DISCOUNT WINDOW , monitoring the activities of […]
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
The governing body of the US banking system, comprised of seven governors appointed by the US president. The board, which holds a voting majority on the FEDERAL OPEN MARKETS COMMITTEE, […]
FEDERAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RATE
The interest rate the fed stes that the banks get funds for. It is a discount rate or the federal funds rate .
FEDERAL RESERVE FLOAT
Checks that are not cleared against the bank and the party getting the money. The amount changes daily.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
The US CENTRAL BANK system, created in 1913 via the Federal Reserve Act, comprised of 12 FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS , the FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD , the FEDERAL OPEN MARKETS COMMITTEE, […]
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM (THE FED)
12 central banks that are owned privately. It is governed by a board.They are appointed every four years and is a data source.
FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
These are the rules that are uniform and govern the procedures in district courts .
FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
These are the rules that govern all procedures in the district courts in criminal cases.
FEDERAL RULES OF EQUITY PRACTICE
These are the rules that govern procedure in US courts of equity cases.
FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION (FSLIC)
A government agency that will insure deposits of $100,000 or less for savings and loans associations.
FEDERAL STATUTE
This term is applied to a national law that has been enacted by Congress.
FEDERAL SUBSIDY RECAPTURE
Repaying a federal subsidy on a home mortgage if its paid in a time for a loan. It can be a higher tax on the sale of a home.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)
Funding for students in need. They can get $4000 at the most.
FEDERAL TAX BRACKETS
The tax percent the IRS takes based on income levels.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN
Debt on real estate for taxes that arent paid. A lien is used to get payment.
FEDERAL TAXES
Taxes to be paid on top of state taxes in the US.
FEDERAL TELEPHONE EXCISE TAX
Tax on communications carriers through fees on telephone use.
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
These are the laws passed by a government t that give the federal district courts authority to hear claims for damages against the US.
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
An agency that regulates trade. It prevents fraud and bad business to promote fair competition . Refer to antitrust or monopoly.
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)-
the agency that protects the consumers from deceptive business practices and to protect from unfair competition methods.
FEDERAL TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCE
An income subsidy unemployed parties get when unemployment runs out due to foreign imports. An allowance is left for training and education.
FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX (FUTA)
When employees give a part of taxes to fund programs for the unemployed or disabled.
FEDERALLY RELATED INSTITUTION
Branches that don’t have to follow SEC registration . The securities are backed by the government.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED CORPORATE SECURITY
Debt of a company to another company the government guarantees.