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Synapse Management Ousted As Fintech Customers Remain Frozen Out Of Their Accounts
At least 200,000 individual fintech customers have lost access to their money as a result of the collapse of Synapse…
What is a callable CD?
blackCAT/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate If you’re aiming to avoid risk while earning a return, certificates of deposit (CDs) are…
Is Your Money Really Safe In An ‘FDIC-Insured’ Fintech Account?
The answer–as evidenced by the collapse of Synapse–is not necessarily. Here’s what you need to know. By Emily Mason, Forbes…
Debit-card spending limits: How to increase yours
Regardless of how much cash is in your checking account, a daily debit-card limit can cause a transaction to be…
A Credit Card Backed By Your Home
Aven has hit a $1 billion valuation and is backed by big-name investors. But is it a good idea? By…
What is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)? Meet the key policymakers shaping your finances
Meet the faces behind the U.S. central bank. The Federal Reserve is tasked with maintaining a stable and sound financial…
Why The Supreme Court’s Attack On Federal Agencies Is A Boon For Crypto
A trifecta of recent decisions could hobble the SEC and help crypto banks win key rights. By Emily Mason, Forbes…
How To Make Money Betting Against Nature’s Wrath
Catastrophe bonds were the best performing alternative asset class in 2023, up 20%. A new ETF is coming, but its…
Cash stuffing: How this trendy budgeting method works
Although cash stuffing is a technique that’s been around for a while, it’s resurged in recent months — particularly among…
Early account closure fees at top banks
Key takeaways Several banks charge an early account closure fee, usually between $5 and $50, if a customer closes their…
