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How can I connect a bank account?

to your Embark account, go to the “Settings” tab and click on the “Add a new bank” button. Follow the steps to link a new bank account by connecting via Plaid or manually adding an account. If you manually add a bank account, you will be required to upload a voided check or statement as part of the process. Please note that there is a 10-day withdrawal hold on new accounts as a security precaution.

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How do I adjust my investment portfolio?

There are two ways to change your account's investment choices: selling your portfolio and reinvesting in a new one, or redirecting contributions into a new portfolio type.

How often can I make changes to my investment allocations?

You can only sell off a portfolio to buy a new option twice per calendar year. However, you can start contributing to a new, additional portfolio, as many times as you'd like.

Can I re-balance the asset allocation in my Embark account?

No, you cannot rebalance the asset allocation in your individual portfolio(s), but you can tweak your overall investment options up to twice a year.

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