The Fed's decision to allow big banks to pay sharply higher dividends makes no sense, and not just because the results of the so-called "stress tests" are secret. Based on facts that are public knowledge, the banks are actually insolvent, and in danger of sinking much further. Continue reading Why Is the Fed Letting Banks Boost Dividends? Why Is the Fed Letting Banks Boost Dividends? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:30:00. Filed Under: Columns , Economy , Investing , Real Estate Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments