Janet Berry-Johnson If you are considering investing with Betterment, you probably have questions about whether the fees they charge are worth it. After all, there’s a lot of competition in the robo-advisor space. You may also be concerned about the security of your investment. With big names like LinkedIn, Yahoo, and even the IRS falling prey to … Read more
Today, seven out of ten college graduates have student loan debt, with an average of $30,100 per borrower. Many of those graduates would be wise to refinance their student loans. Interest rates on student loans vary by loan type and creditworthiness but refinancing at a lower interest rate can save thousands of dollars over the … Read more
If you’ve been making regular payments on your existing student loans, refinancing could be a good move. Refinancing may simplify your payments by consolidating your private and federal student loans into a single loan, give you a lower interest rate, reduce your monthly payment, help you pay off your loans faster, or let your cosigner … Read more
By now, everyone knows they should be saving more money, but between housing, healthcare costs and every other demand fighting for our dollar, being disciplined enough to actually put money away can be a challenge. That’s where microsavings accounts come in. These tools make saving money so easy that anyone can do it. You don’t … Read more
Looking for an online brokerage that gives you plenty of investing ability and low commissions? This comparison between OptionsXpress and Scottrade takes a look at two of the most important considerations for choosing an online brokerage: fees and tools, as well as a few other considerations. Here’s a look at how these two brokerage services … Read more
After years of trying to DIY and beat the market, more people are finding that for the average investor, less is actually more. A simple portfolio made up of just four low-cost ETFs can provide nice diversification and outperform 99% of funds and managers. Why? Because with thousands of investments to choose from, it’s easy … Read more
Are you looking for a good online broker for managing your investments? TradeKing and TD Ameritrade are two popular options but are very different brokerage firms in terms of price per trade and features. Take a look at this detailed comparison to see which areas each company excels in and decide which is a better … Read more
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. There is also no such thing as free financial advice, at least, not advice that’s worth taking. Betterment has become one of the largest robo-advisors by offering investment advice in exchange for low and highly transparent fees. WiseBanyan, a relative newcomer to the robo-advisor game, … Read more
Topic: Betterment vs Wealthfront Fees Reviewed by: Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA Published on: October 25, 2016 Last modified: October 25, 2016 Betterment Provides up to 6 months of service free if you sign up here. Be sure to check out our Betterment Review for more information Thanks to robo-advisors, investors don’t have to have large portfolios or … Read more
At first glance, Betterment and Lending Club appear to have nothing in common other than they both facilitate investments. In fact, there are significant differences between the two companies and the investment options and features each provides. The one thing they have in common is that they can both play a part in a diversified … Read more
Quick Summary: If you want low-cost asset management service based on sound investment principles, Betterment is a perfect fit. Review of: Betterment Reviewed by: Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA (Forbes.com Contributor) Published on: July 9, 2016 Last modified: July 23, 2016 Betterment Promotional Offer? Betterment Provides Non-pay 2 Months A new Bankrate.com report confirms what financial advisors and … Read more
When choosing between robo-advisors, it’s all about the details. Betterment and Acorns are two platforms with different purposes. Betterment charges transparent, low commissions in exchange for personalized advice. Acorns helps you invest the spare change from everyday purchases into a diversified portfolio. We’ve compared the two head to head to help you decide which is … Read more