Signs that Your Bank May Be in Deep Financial Trouble

With the economy sliding into the abyss and the Government asking the taxpayers to foot the bill for a $700 billion bailout of financial institutions, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on your own bank. If you see the following at your local bank, it may be a good indication it is time to move your money elsewhere. This is dedicated to the customers of Washington Mutual (WaMu) who just saw their bank taken over by JP Morgan after it failed.

10. The financial services brochures that used to be in the kiosk inside the bank have been replaced with brochures for local tourist attractions.

9. The buttons the tellers wear have been changed from "Ask me about great ways to save for your retirement!" to "Ask me about financing a panic room and a shotgun."

8. You notice that the FDIC notice on the door has had its decimal point moved to the left four numbers.

7. Instead of a free toaster with every new account, the bank offers "Free 1998 calendars."

6. Not only are all of the pens chained to the desk, but so are the withdrawal slips.

5. Basket of free lollipops for the kids has been replaced with a basket of white paper sticks.

4. The chalk board in the lobby advertising CD rates says:
6 Months: You should pay us for babysitting your stinky money.
1 Year: Right! Like we'll be here that long.

3. When you go to get money out of the ATM, instead of being prompted for an amount, you're asked to place a bet and pull a lever on the right side.

2. The little cylinders that you place your deposits in at the drive-thru have been replaced by pantyhose eggs.

1. The picture of the bank president on the wall has been replaced by a portrait of President Obama.