Banks & Central BanksDeposit Insurance
Why Your Deposit Is Safe
The FDIC has your back up to $250,000
The safety limit is $250,000. Yet one couple can have a million insured at a single bank, and a millionaire can still lose money.
You'll find out
- What the FDIC doesn't catch
- How a couple insures $1 million
- Who pays for the safety net
Why it matters
Knowing the net's real shape tells you exactly which of your dollars are protected and which aren't.
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