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		yclept on Dec 13, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Robinhood launches 3% checking account Would you really move your emergency funds into a less secure more likely problematic service though?

icedchai on Dec 13, 2018 [–]

I would have to read up on the transfer times. If it's reasonably standard (2-3 days) and doesn't have any daily limits, then yes. It's a US company, FINRA approved, SIPC insured, so the risk is minimal.

kevinmchugh on Dec 14, 2018 | [–]

SIPC says they don't think they have to insure this.

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