Step-by-step guides for managing your Fidelity accounts — from fixing error codes (340036, 013014, 009972) to understanding cash settlement rules and opening multiple IRAs.
You recently received a check with a minor misspelling in your name, and you’re wondering if you can still deposit it using the Fidelity app. Here’s what you need to know. Fidelity Mobile Deposit Process When depositing a check through the Fidelity mobile app, you must ensure that the name on the check matches your … Read more
Fidelity money market funds like SPAXX, SPRXX, and FDLXX, are offering yields north of 4.9%. Unsurprisingly, investors are leaving their money inside their core position rather than investing it elsewhere. Some investors on Reddit are wondering what would happen to these Fidelity money market funds in the event of a government shutdown. Specifically, how long … Read more
If you’re a US citizen and find yourself subjected to backup withholding on your Fidelity account, there’s a straightforward process to address this issue. Backup withholding is typically imposed by the IRS if there’s an issue with your Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certification, such as a name mismatch due to … Read more
Now that Fidelity offers crypto trading to the public, it’s time to talk about taxes. If you buy and sell crypto on the Fidelity platform, you’ll either make a profit or a loss, and you need to report that on your taxes. So, how does the brokerage handle tax reporting for Bitcoin and Ethereum trades? … Read more
Before you deposit your hard-earned money into a Fidelity account, you may want to know if it’s insured like a traditional bank account. The short answer is yes – the cash position in your Fidelity account is FDIC insured. It’s worth noting that Fidelity brokerage accounts are also generally SIPC-insured. In the case of Fidelity’s … Read more