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The FDIC or Federal Deposit Insurance Company is a Federal Government Corporation in the United States that now provide deposit insurance and safety for a depositor's account up to $250,000.

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What insures savings accounts if a bank fails?

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Is my Fidelity 401k FDIC insured?

No, your Fidelity 401k is not FDIC insured. FDIC insurance is for bank accounts, not investment accounts like a 401k.


Where can one find information about FDIC insured savings accounts?

Any bank can give you information about FDIC insured savings accounts. Most deposit accounts are insured. Check at your local bank or online to see if there is a fee involved.


Who offers FDIC insured Euro denominated savings accounts?

everbank.com


Is your money safe in an online savings account?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protects the money in the bank accounts of U.S. consumers. Before opening an online savings account, contact the FDIC to see if your bank is covered by this insurance. The FDIC website has a tool that can help you with this process. Visit http://www2.fdic.gov/idasp/main_bankfind.asp. As long as the online savings account is FDIC insured, your money should be safe. You can visit the FDIC website (www.fdic.gov) to check and make sure that the institution in which you plan to open an account is covered.


What did congress establish to insure bank deposits?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).


Are money market accounts FDIC insured?

Yes if they are in an institution otherwise covered by the FDIC and are within the coverage limits.


Can more beneficiaries increase your fdic insurance?

FDIC insurance is the insurance that covers your money in a bank up to a specific amount for all of your accounts. It has nothing to do with beneficiaries.


Can I get insurance on my high yield interest accounts?

You do not need to get insurance on your high-yield accounts. The FDIC automatically provides insurance for up to $250,000 on all accounts. You can get insurance but it is usually not need considering the FDIC will cover up to $250,000. You can find coverage though by visiting www.investopedia.com.


The fdic only insures two hundred and fifty thousand what if i have 2 millions?

The FDIC insurance is only for bank accounts, checking, savings, etc. That does not prevent you from buying savings bonds for example, CDs and such fixed interest paper. With these your value cannot decrease like it can with stocks or bonds.


What assets does FDIC insure?

The FDIC insures traditional types of bank accounts including: checking, savings, certificates of deposit (CDs), and money market deposit accounts. These types of accounts generally are insured by the FDIC up to the legal limit of $250,000.


Is Life Insurance Company of the Southwest FDIC insured?

FDIC only insures bank deposits. Insurance company obligations are insured to certain limits by state insurance guarantee boards. If you contact your state insurance department, they can provide you with the limits of that state's coverage.