In a world where low interest is commonplace, most people know that simply leaving money in the bank may not be the best idea. However, many people choose this as an easy option because they believe that investing in the stock market is too complex for them. AsSendhil Mullainathan wrote for the New York Times;"A relaxing retirement is supposed to be the reward for a … [Read more...]
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5 Things to Beware About Betterment
If you’ve read anything we’ve written on the subject of Betterment, you know that we generally have glowing things to say about this service. You can read our complete thoughts in our long form Betterment review. Betterment has convinced more people to start investing in the past couple of years than almost any other source. It’s all about convenience and value. With the ease … [Read more...]
What are the Best Strategies for a New Investor?
It’s no secret that there is more volatility in the market now than there once was in the past, and much of this is due to the emergence of online brokers. The market can change dramatically from year to year, so it’s important to learn all you can about investing and about different asset classes.Here are some examples of the different asset classes:Stocks Bonds … [Read more...]
Betterment: An Ideal Platform for the First-Time Investor
The online world has made it easier for people to invest, and they don’t need a lot to get started. The market is more accessible for first-time investors, as many online platforms offer an easy way to start building their net worth. But it’s not without its risks. So, it’s important to analyze each financial investment carefully before you decide to pull the proverbial … [Read more...]
Vanguard Vs. Betterment, Two Different Services for Two Kinds of Investors
Vanguard and Betterment are two of the industry's leading brokerage solutions specifically designed for long term retirement investing. Vanguard has been around a lot longer, founded with the purpose of providing mutual funds and ETFs at the bare minimum cost. Betterment has emerged much more recently, coming into its own within the past five years. See Betterment Pricing and … [Read more...]
