October 11, 2018 by Elizabeth Shutty
Blooom is a popular robo advisor that analyzes your 401(k), but what happened when three very different friends gave it a try? Find out here.
Robo Advisor Reviews
Do you want solid financial advice when you invest? Previously, your only options were to hire a pricey financial advisor or do it yourself.
Now a new financial technology has been created to help fill the gap. A robo advisor is a computer algorithm that manages your investments for you. It might also be just what the pocketbook ordered since most robo-advisor services are much cheaper than traditional advisors.
We've evaluated all of the major automated investment services to help you decide whether they'll fit your needs. We also have supporting articles to help guide you in your decision-making process.
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Latest Articles
Betterment vs. Vanguard – Which Robo Advisor Is Better?
September 18, 2018 by Ruth Lyons
Betterment and Vanguard Personal Advisor Services are two popular robo-investing platforms. But which one is better? We put them head-to-head to find out.
How Wealthfront Is Trying to Beat Indexing
November 28, 2018 by Larry Ludwig
Since its inception, Wealthfront has offered passive investments, good asset allocation and low fees. Now, with its Risk Parity service, Wealthfront is trying to do better than just passive investing, but the question is: Will it work?
5 Ways Robo-Advisors Are Changing the Investment Industry
March 15, 2018 by Kevin Mercadante
Like it or not, robo advisor platforms are a game-changer for the investment industry. Here are the top five ways we've seen that these robo investing services are shaking up the sector.
5 Ways Robo Advisors Reduce the Cost of Investing
November 13, 2018 by Kara Perez
Did you know that robo advisors can help you save money when it comes to investing? Here are the five ways these platforms are shaking up the financial industry and saving you big time.
Can Retirees Use Robo Advisors Too?
November 4, 2018 by Eric Rosenberg
Robo advisors are some of the hottest players in the fintech space. But they're just for Millennials, right? Wrong. Here's how retirees can get plenty out of these investing platforms.
Best Robo Advisors for 2018 – The Top Automated Investor Services
December 9, 2018 by Larry Ludwig
Our experts rate the best robo advisors. Find the best automated investing service. Get up $15k managed for free.
Automatic Rebalancing: Everything You Need to Know
July 13, 2018 by Roger Wohlner
Even the most perfect asset allocation is not set-it-or-forget-it. On a periodic basis, you must rebalance your portfolio for the health of your retirement savings. Here's a way to do this automatically.
Robo Advisors vs. Financial Advisors – Which One Should You Use?
October 28, 2018 by Kevin Mercadante
There are certain times when a robo advisor is the best choice for investing, while on other occasions a traditional advisor makes more sense. Here's how to tell when a robo advisor or traditional investment advisor is the better choice.
The Actual Cost of Robo Advisors – What Are the Annual Fees?
March 12, 2018 by Larry Ludwig
What are the real costs you pay to invest annually? And which robo advisor service is the cheapest? Here’s a side-by-side comparison study.