18 - FDIC Insurance: Is My Money Really Safe?

In this episode, we answer one of the most fundamental questions in banking: is my money safe? This episode is a confidence-building deep dive into the protection that backs your deposits. We'll explore the history of the FDIC, explain exactly what's covered (checking, savings) and what's not (investments), and show you how the $250,000 insurance limit works and how you can get even more coverage at a single bank.The FDIC’s Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE)https://edie.fdic.gov/Send us Fan MailIs your sensitive financial data sitting in an unsecured mailbox? Switching to e-Statements is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from identity theft. Moving your records from the street into our high-security digital vault provides faster access, clears the clutter, and keeps your information safe. Subscribe today, wherever you listen to your podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc.) and send your questions to [email protected].