Should the Walmart/Amex Bluebird Account Be FDIC Insured?

October 19, 2012 1:30 PM

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Daniel Schulman at American Express and Daniel Eckert at Walmart defend their new Bluebird account against critics who argue the product should have FDIC backing.

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