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FDIC Changes Insurance Coverage of Trust Bank Accounts

Wealth Management

Soon, accounts held by trust may be insured by the FDIC for up to $1,250,000, rather than the current $250,000 limit on many individual accounts.

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The 8 Best Guaranteed Interest Investment Accounts for Your Money

Good Financial Cents

Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. How Does A Guaranteed Interest Account Work?

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Cyber Threats To Client Wealth And Well-Being: Why And How Wealth Managers Will Soon Play A Key Role In Managing These Risks

Nerd's Eye View

For instance, ensuring clients maintain the proper insurance coverage based on their needs is an important part of the financial planning process. Risk management is a key part of many financial advisors’ value propositions. At the same time, clients face another class of risks that advisors often do not consider: cyber.

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: SoFi says it will let members opt to increase their FDIC insurance to $2 million for checking and savings

MarketWatch

SOFI said Wednesday that those with its checking or savings accounts will be able to access up to $2 million of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance, versus the standard $250,000 amount. SoFi Technologies Inc.

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Which Type of Life Insurance is Right for Me?

Carson Wealth

Some key points that consumers should know are: Premiums are generally lower compared to other types of life insurance. Coverage expires at the end of the term, and there is no cash value accumulation. This type of insurance policy is generally used to secure a high death benefit at a relatively low cost over a finite period of time.

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Year-End Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNTS. Employer-Sponsored Accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b). The maximum contribution amount for these respective accounts is $20,500 , with an additional catch-up contribution limit of $6,500 for individuals aged 50 or older. IRA Accounts. Here is our list of things to consider as we come to the end .

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Should you pre-pay your loan or invest?

Truemind Capital

I have encountered a few cases where a significant amount of money was kept in a savings account that was yielding 2.5-3.5% In case the debt is more than the investments, a term insurance plan over the tenure of the debt is absolutely necessary. returns while an outstanding loan costing 8-9%.