The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guarantees that bank deposits up to $250,000 are safe. All of your single accounts at the same FDIC-insured bank are added together, and the total is insured for up to $250,000. For retirement savings accounts, the limit for FDIC insurance is also $250,000. All of your self-directed retirement savings accounts at the same insured bank are added together and the total is insured for up to $250,000.
This FDIC fact sheet explains the maximum …
A financial institution is an organization that provides services that people need to manage their money. Financial institutions include different types of banks and credit unions.
Insurance companies are a type of “non-bank” financial institution that sell policies that provide protection from various kinds of risks. Risks that insurance policies cover include the loss of life, income, or possessions and the high cost of medical bills.
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There are several good reasons for having a bank checking account:
According to Go Direct, a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks to motivate more Americans to choose direct deposit for federal benefit payments, direct deposit has many advantages.
Direct deposit is faster, easier, and more convenient than checks. It also totally eliminates the risk of lost or stolen checks because money goes directly into a recipient’s account. In addition, direct deposit gives recipients faster access to, and more control over, their money.Money …
Financial institutions (including banks and credit unions) may differ in the type and number of services they provide to customers but many of their “core” services are the same. The services most often provided include a variety of checking accounts, saving accounts, certificates of deposit, and loans, including car loans and home mortgages. Additional services may include safe deposit boxes and investment-related services. Check with local financial institutions in your community for specific details about their products and services.
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