There are a bunch of budgeting and financial management apps available. No matter who you are, you should probably consider using a budget tracking app. But lately, my favorite financial tracking app has been Wallet from BudgetBakers. It’s available on Google…
Thanks to technology, we’ve seen a lot of great advancements in financial tools. There are now more tools than ever that make it easier to invest with smaller amounts of money. Two of my favorite easy, low-maintenance, high-quality investment apps are Stash and Acorns. They work a little differently, but I use both consistently to…
Acorns vs Betterment Robo-advisors are rapidly gaining popularity. Their no-nonsense form of investing, combined with appealing low advisor fees, is bringing in dollars rapidly. But often people are wondering which robo-advisor platform is the best? Which one will suit my needs? While everyone has different needs, we can take a look at the biggest, and…
Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Review Over the past decade, robo-advisors have become the latest and hottest investment trend. Some might wonder how a robot could provide such value to a portfolio. But when you take a deep look inside and see that they offer an automated, low-cost option to investing, it becomes a little clearer….
SoFi Review: Student Loan Refinancing When I first heard about SoFi, I was skeptical. Could there really be a company out there that could give me a lower interest rate on my student loans? I started researching because I was determined to figure out the catch. But what I actually found was an opportunity to bring…
TradeKing Review After its April 2016 acquisition by Ally Financial, discount broker TradeKing has generated a lot of buzz for its user-friendly interface and affordable fee schedule. With an increasingly crowded market for low-cost online trading platforms, TradeKing stands out as a top choice, although not without its drawbacks. Low Fees TradeKing truly brings the…
Acorns Review Acorns is a growing platform in the robo-advisor space. The company has a fresh perspective on investing for the everyday person. Micro-investing is a newer idea in the investing world and it’s about setting aside small amounts of money frequently. This is a good choice instead of requiring a large lump sum. This…