All in One Bank, Deferred Comp Timing, and a $20-to-Success Journey

Is keeping all your cash and investments at one major bank simply convenient, or a hidden risk? Stephan explains the differences between FDIC and SIPC insurance, what each actually protects, and if splitting accounts across banks and custodians can provide a valuable safeguard for liquidity and access.

Next, we explore how to select a distribution schedule for a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. With options ranging from a lump sum to payouts over 5, 10, or 15 years, Stephan walks through how to balance company solvency risk, tax bracket exposure, and real-world liquidity needs.

And in our Money Masters segment, we hear an inspiring journey of arriving in the US with $20 in his pocket to building lasting financial confidence. Through discipline, compounding, and leading by example, he shares the principles he has passed on to his children.

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