12: Robinhood's Savings Mirage
Podcast |
The Readback
Publisher |
Barron's
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Business
Business News
Investing
News
Publication Date |
Dec 19, 2018
Episode Duration |
00:12:19
A host of digital start-ups have gotten a lot of attention in recent years for using technology to improve investing and democratize finance. Companies like Robinhood have targeted younger investors with commission-free stock trades. That's a compelling offer-but sometimes the offers are a little too compelling. Last week Robinhood announced it was offering a new checking and savings account with 3% interest. That's way higher than anything offered by banks. But there's a catch. This week on The Readback, Alex Eule talks with reporter Ben Walsh about his recent story on Robinhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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