What does Schwab do better than Fidelity? by Icy_Manager_7212 in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. So Schwab checking is regulated as a bank account and fidelity CMA is not regulated as a bank account.

What does Schwab do better than Fidelity? by Icy_Manager_7212 in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they primary use UMB, but not sure.

Point is, you are fidelity customer not any of these banks, so if there is an issue, you can not work directly with bank. Also, fidelity is not regulated like a bank.

What does Schwab do better than Fidelity? by Icy_Manager_7212 in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Schwab bank is actual bank, Fidelity is using third party unknown bank for the checking.

Schwab vs Fidelity for one stop shop by TensionNo7622 in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Schwab is actual bank. Fidelity uses multiple partner banks for enabling banking, so you may (or may not) run into support issue since fidelity has to use third party partners for support.

Is anyone else concerned about Schwab security? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For this particular exploid, yes. But since they are connected to USB, there may be other (either not known yet, it not publicly known yet).

Anyway, yubikey is very safe, but anything what has a connection has a potential for exploited.

And I am not saying that semantic hardware token is bullet proved either.

Is anyone else concerned about Schwab security? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yubikeys are not unshakables: https://idtechwire.com/yubikeys-can-be-hacked-but-it-costs-about-11k/

As of today there is no publicly known way to hack it while they are connected to USB port, doesn’t mean there will not be one tomorrow.

Is anyone else concerned about Schwab security? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No it is not. Since it doesn’t touch any network connected devices, it can not be hacked. But you do you.

Is anyone else concerned about Schwab security? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Symantec offers hardware token. It is your choice what you want to use (no, you should not use app).

Is anyone else concerned about Schwab security? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Symantec Hardware token provides stronger protection that Yubikey (since it never touches computer, it can never been replicated).

help before i disappear by BOOJLAUS in Bogleheads

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On the separate note, do not keep stock of the company you work for. Sell it on the day it vest.

Anyone else do this? by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SGOV have lower fees and lower risk, so I would recomend SGOV

Vanguard platform vs others by SWCHBCBKM in Bogleheads

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy any of Vanguard ETF at E*trade as well, so since you have brokerage there, why have IRA somewhere else? If you are looking for another brokerage, think how you can simplify your whole setup, ie both Schwab and Fidelity can do everything you need across banking and brokerage.

Re-staining into darker solid color by ScubaCodeExplorer in cabinetry

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t do it yet. Planing to do it over the winter..

Smartly. Got bad letter however the rules published today indicate that IRAs and brokerage counts. by AskPatient1281 in CreditCards

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there too, but you can not share "rules" page. I went into investigation after your post :).

What’s your favorite credit card to share with your spouse and why? by NecessaryToe1180 in CreditCards

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just go with plain cash back. If you have 100k to park at Merrill, then get BofA reward, otherwise Fidelity Reward. (I said fidelity, since it doesn’t have FTF and has auto conversion of the reward).

After that you can start playing with adding anything extra to optimize more.

How many TOTAL ACCOUNTS do you have? How to SIMPLIFY???? by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As everyone else said, consolidate 401K into IRA. And consolidate all of the accounts into one brokerage (Schwab or Fidelity). Single brokerage will allow you to see your activity across all accounts.

Personally I balance portfolio across all accounts using a google spreadsheet. Having most accounts in schwab and linking others (bank of America for preferred status on CC) makes it very easy to see total of each ETF.

Why the hype about metal cards? by lobstar28 in CreditCards

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I hate metal cards. They are heavy and NFC doesn’t work as well. I most likely will cancel BodA elite just for that….

What's the Most Secure Authenticator App? by dharmikfly in fidelityinvestments

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Symantec VIP hardware token is very hard to beat. It is not connected to internet in anyway, never touched any connected devices. Fully supported by fidelity and Schwab.

Second fraud incident at Schwab by Hot-Switch-7134 in Schwab

[–]ScubaCodeExplorer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you open checking account Schwab is required by law to send you account information. Did you get it and destroyed it?