March 21, 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.
Robo Advisor Reviews
Do you want solid financial advice when you invest? Previously, your only options were to hire a financial advisor or to do it yourself. Problem is, financial advisors require a high net worth minimum and then charge a high annual fee.
In the last six years, a new financial technology (fintech) was created to help fill the gap. A robo advisor, also sometimes called an "automated online 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. Select a robo advisor from the reviews to see which one is right for you. We also have supporting articles to help guide you in your decision-making process.
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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
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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.
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Can Retirees Use Robo Advisors Too?
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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.
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Automatic Rebalancing: Everything You Need to Know
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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?
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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?
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