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10 Silent Triggers That Cause Retirement Funds to Lose FDIC Protection

Most people assume their retirement savings are safe as long as they’re parked in reputable accounts. But that safety net isn’t always guaranteed—especially when it comes to FDIC protection. What many don’t realize is that a few seemingly minor moves can cause your retirement funds to lose FDIC protection without…

The Free Financial Advisor

What Are Banks Allowed to Do With Your Money While You Sleep?

When you deposit money into a bank account, it doesn’t just sit in a vault waiting for you to use it. In fact, while you’re...

Saving Advice

NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Thought Spreading His Salary Across Multiple Accounts Was the Best Way to Go—Marc Lasry Showed Him Smarter Investments

NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a strong investment portfolio, but that wasn't always the case. When Antetokounmpo was a young player, he thought spreading his NBA salary across half a dozen different banks to get Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protection was the best way to safeguard his wealth.

Benzinga

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5 Ways Trump Signing the GENIUS Act Could Impact Retirees

Trump’s GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins, which may offer retirees potential yield, faster global transfers & smart contract estate planning — amid new risks.

GOBankingRates

Want To Instantly Grow Your Net Worth? Move Your Money Into These Types of Accounts

A recent JPMorganChase Institute analysis found that savvy consumers are thinking beyond the traditional savings account.

GOBankingRates

Why Some Retirees Are Keeping Emergency Cash Outside the Bank

For decades, retirees were told to keep their savings safe in banks, FDIC-insured, easily accessible, and earning a modest return. But in a twist that...

Saving Advice

5 “Safe” Investments That Look Safe But Aren’t

Fixed annuities are often marketed as retirement-safe solutions, promising stable income and protection from stock market volatility. They sound ideal, especially to older investors looking...

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2 Costly Mistakes Americans Make With Their Savings, According to Bank Study

There are some misunderstandings that are leading to two major financial missteps that could cost consumers hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars over time.

GOBankingRates

Turning Credit Cards into Comprehensive Financial Surveillance

New laws on interchange fees will transform credit card payments into detailed government-accessible records of every item purchased, including firearms

Reason

6 Retiree Investments That Went Bust With Zero Warning

Retirement is supposed to be a time to relax, not worry about money. However, even the safest-looking retirement investments can suddenly collapse without warning. Many people trust their nest eggs to options that seem stable, only to watch them disappear overnight. This can leave retirees scrambling to cover basic expenses…

Clever Dude

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Federal enclaves, false alarms, and pseudonymous lawsuits.

Reason

No Pseudonymity for Would-Be FDIC Employee Challenging Ban on Employment of Felons

From Doe v. Hill, decided today by D.C. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett, joined by Judges Neomi Rao and Judith Rogers:… The post No Pseudonymity for Would-Be FDIC Employee Challenging Ban on Employment of Felons appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Are “High-Yield” Savings Accounts a Scam or a Goldmine?

High-yield savings accounts are everywhere right now. Banks and online platforms promise rates that seem much better than what you’d get from a regular savings account. You might see ads for “5% APY” and wonder if it’s too good to be true. With so many people looking for safe places…

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Comments That Can Get You Banned From the Family Chat

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6 Low-Risk Investment Ideas for Nervous First-Timers

Dipping your toes into the world of investing can feel intimidating, especially if you’re worried about losing your hard-earned money. The good news? You don’t have to take big risks to start building your financial future. There are plenty of low-risk investment ideas that can help you grow your savings…

The Independent UK

The best places to park your short-term investments

As you sift among the various options for your short-term investments, keep these key items on your dashboard: yield, guarantees, liquidity and your individual situation

International Business Times

Bitcoin, Altcoins Pump After Federal Reserve Board Withdraws Crypto Notification Rules For Banks

Bitcoin and major altcoins pumped Thursday night after the Federal Reserve Board announced banks can now engage in crypto activities without advanced notice, marking a major pivot that could affect broader adoption.

The Conversation

Why weakening U.S. bank regulators could repeat the mistakes of the 2008 financial crisis

As United States President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements wreak havoc on stock markets, concerns are mounting over the possibility of a global financial crisis.

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The Guardian - US

Cryptocurrency will not save the Democratic party

The Democratic representative Ritchie Torres joined forces with a Republican to form the Congressional Crypto caucus. That’s a dangerous move

Fortune

America must harness stablecoins to future-proof the dollar

A stablecoin market with the right guardrails can strengthen the U.S. dollar’s dominance in global finance.

Fortune

The spectacular Synapse collapse: Inside the ugliest divorce in fintech, which left $200 million in customer money frozen

Is the failure of this buzzy startup a canary in the coal mine for bigger problems in fintech?

Latin Times

James Comer Gives FDIC Hard Deadline to Hand Over Documents Related to 'Politicized' Crypto Regulation

The House Oversight Committee launched the investigation a month ago over what he has described as the "debanking" of conservative individuals due to their political views or involvement in the crypto industry

The Independent UK

Hundreds in DOGE purge had jobs not paid by taxpayers - lowering the amount of savings America sees by cuts

The recent firings at the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ‘do nothing to reduce the federal budget’

The Independent UK

How to set and invest your emergency fund

For people who already have high-interest-rate debt, having an emergency fund can help guard against resorting to additional high-cost financing in a pinch

Fortune

The top savings accounts earn up to 5.00% APY. See our list of the best high-yield savings account rates today, February 18, 2025

Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%. Check out our ranking of the highest savings account rates available today.

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