The money you have stored on a mobile payment app may be at more risk than you think if the company providing it runs into financial trouble, the government’s consumer watchdog has warned.

Yes, Cash App is generally safe to use. However, Cash App is not federally insured for all users, and does not offer fraud protection. Users should be aware of the risks and vigilant of common scams.

Your credit card or your debit card is tied to a bank or financial company, cash apps or what's called peer-to-peer payments, aren't. They're tied to a 3rd party that just makes the transactions.

But how safe is your money outside of traditional banks? For instance, how did the collapse of fintech middleman Synapse lock more than 100,000 Americans with $265 million in deposits out of their ...

While keeping cash at home might seem like a safe bet, it exposes your savings to significant risks. From theft and loss to the inevitable deterioration of physical currency, the dangers are numerous.

Financial advisers advocate using cash whenever possible. New technologies make it easier to do just the opposite. Still, a recent study shows more millennials are turning away from plastic.

While most of Cash App's banking services are free, there are some things that Cash App charges fees for. It charges $2.50 for out-of-network ATM use, ... Cash App is safe.

Money in the bank might not feel safe as it used to. But there are moves you can make to increase the safety of your funds. First, only keep your money with institutions insured by the FDIC or NCUA.

Insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) or National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) makes money market accounts safe even if something happens to your bank or credit union.

Even if the stock market crashes, the money in your CD is safe as long as it’s in a bank that’s FDIC- or NCUA-insured and under the $250,000 limit. How are CDs different from high-yield and ...