UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

If You Become Incapacitated, Who Can Access Your Bank Account?

Most people know what happens to a bank account after its owner dies, or at least know that wills, beneficiaries, and estate rules come into...

Saving Advice · Aug 19

5 High-Yield Savings Account Mistakes That Could Cost You Money

A high-yield savings account can help your money earn more, but these five common mistakes could be holding your savings back.

Kiplinger · Aug 19

You’re Already Funding the AI Bubble — and You’ll Pay for the Bust

The debate over the artificial-intelligence boom has mostly been framed as a market question: whether NVIDIA Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) valuation is stretched, whether hyperscalers are overbuilding data centers, whether the capital-expenditure cycle can eventually be justified by revenue.

Benzinga · Aug 18

FDIC Publishes 2026 Risk Review Covering Funding, Interest Rate, and Credit Risks Facing Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its 2026 Risk Review, an annual report examining the most significant risks facing the U.S. banking industry during 2025. The report focuses on three primary areas: funding risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk, providing an overview of how changing economic conditions…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 27

Best Places to Put Emergency Savings in 2026: 6 Options Beyond a Regular Savings Account

Emergency savings do not need to sit in one boring account forever. In 2026, savers have several places to keep cash accessible, earn interest, and potentially protect more of their money from inflation without tossing the whole emergency fund into the stock market roller coaster.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 25

Keeping All Your Cash at One Bank? Here Are 5 Reasons to Reconsider

Keeping every dollar at one bank feels wonderfully simple. One app, one password, one debit card, one place to check when the bills need paying. Convenience matters, but putting all your banking eggs in one digital basket can create problems when something goes wrong.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 23

Colorado woman double checked the number when she got a call from the bank. Then, her entire life savings were gone

‘Once they got me into a state of panic, I was trusting of them.’

We Got This Covered · Jul 5

Bank Beneficiary Mistakes That Can Leave Families Sorting Out Money the Hard Way

Millions of Americans assume the money in their checking and savings accounts will automatically go to the people they intended after they die. But outdated beneficiary forms, missing payable-on-death (POD) designations, and misunderstandings about joint ownership can leave families facing unnecessary delays—or even send money to the wrong person. While…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 26

7 FDIC Coverage Rules Couples Should Recheck Before Opening Trust or Joint Accounts

Opening joint or trust accounts often feels like a financial milestone for couples, but it also comes with details that can quietly shape how deposits are protected. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation sets clear rules on how coverage applies, and those rules change depending on ownership type, beneficiaries, and account…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 23

The best places to park your short-term investments

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees

AAP · Jun 9