The FDIC was wielding its deadly scythe throughout the land today. It managed to cut down five banks today.

Here are the links:

Mutual Bank, Harvey, Illionis

FirstbankAmericano, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Peoples Community Bank, Westchester, Ohio

Integrity Bank, Jupiter, Ohio

First State Bank of Altus, Altus, Oklahoma

If you’re keeping track that makes 69 for the year. I think it’s time to start a little contest on the total number of failures for the year. I’m going to guess 200. Feel free to submit a number and figure out some sort of fantastic prize to be awarded to the winner.