Be Well: Keeping an Eye on Your Own Finances Amid Bank Collapses
With Americans watching multiple banks collapse this year, there are growing concerns about their own accounts and whether or not they can trust financial institutions. Marty Cantor, CPA and economic development consultant, joined Cheddar News to break down why some banks are struggling and what certain income earners should considering doing with their own finances. "If you have less than $250,000 in your own name in any bank, or $500,000, if you have joint tendency, you're going to be ok because the FDIC will protect it. The credit unions have a national association of credit unions that provide the same coverage. But if you're over $250,000, an individual depositor, you ought to take a hard look and maybe move some money to another bank," he said.
New supervisors leading Disney World’s revamped governing body say they had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is the new spokesman for Citizen's new smart watch. Cheddar News spoke with Hawk to discuss his new partnership and how the watch helps him with his wellness routine.
Higher prices due to inflation combined with higher interest rates are creating a perfect storm for consumers who use credit cards, according to a Bankrate.com report. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate.com, joined Cheddar News to discuss the latest report and what consumers can do to avoid any potential issues.
Elon Musk claimed that artificial intelligence has the potential to cause 'civilization destruction.' The billionaire is currently planning to come out with an AI platform, TruthGPT.
