FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and guarantees bank consumers that their money is safe for up to a limit of $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. The FDIC has issued final regulations that, as of April 1, 2024, will change how bank ...

These credit unions might be covered by private insurance, but it is important to check the deposit limit and coverage before you put your hard-earned deposits into one of these institutions.