We’ve touched a lot on the subject of where to keep your money during this crazy financial era. And it’s still a popular topic for those seeking financial input. And as a follow up to an article that we ran here not long ago about safe havens for volatile times, I’m offering this supplemental post on banking options — or where else you can put your savings today (beyond your traditional brick and mortar bank), along with yet more updates on our favorite online bank accounts.
In a world where seemingly invincible, giant financial institutions are floundering and being absorbed by their corporate peers, we, the consumers, are growing nervous. Yes, the government worked quickly to approve a package to bail out the failing financial industry, but is it enough? If not, will there be enough in the FDIC to save all of us?