financial planning Archives | Wealthfront Blog Personal Finance & Investing Insights Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:24:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png financial planning Archives | Wealthfront Blog 32 32 4 Ways To Set Yourself Up for a Financially Healthy New Year https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/4-ways-to-set-yourself-up-for-a-financially-healthy-new-year/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:27:48 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=12368 Note: As of , the Wealthfront Cash Account has a APY. Read more about it . The end of the year is a great time to review your finances and the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for a financially healthy new year. We know you’re busy booking holiday travel, spending time with friends and […]

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]]> 7 Things All Couples Should Think About When Creating A Budget https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/budgeting-tips-for-couples/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:49:18 +0000 //wealthfront.x5view.co/?p=10930 These conversations go way deeper than simply “how much should we spend on takeout every month?” They are undeniably an examination of who you both are at your core, how open and accepting you are of each other’s realest selves, and how you function together as a team.

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]]> 5 Surprising Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Spending Less https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/5-surprising-ways-to-trick-your-brain-into-spending-less/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:00:44 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10857 Yes, sometimes smart financial habits are really just a matter of playing head games with yourself. Here's exactly how to do that.

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]]> How To Save Cash Like An Investor — Even Before You Start Investing https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/how-to-save-cash-like-an-investor/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 20:02:07 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10835 Maybe you don’t tend to think of yourself as the “type of person who invests” or maybe you're just not ready to invest right now. Either way, you need to read this.

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]]> How To Build the Emergency Fund That’s Right for You https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/build-emergency-fund/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:11:16 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=4453 Even the most careful planners can lose their job or experience unusual healthcare costs. So you know you need an emergency fund — but how much of one do you need?

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]]> What to Do With Your Cash—How To Decide What Goes Where https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/6-things-you-could-do-with-your-cash-and-how-to-decide-what-goes-where/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:34:08 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10198 Making money is work — being strategic about where it goes should feel like a fun game. (Well, it’s a game where making the wrong move can cost you actual money, so maybe don’t take it too lightly.) Here are some of the key things you could do with your cash and some insights on how to decide what goes where.

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]]> Tax Time Guide: What You Need To Know About Next Year’s Taxes Right Now https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/tax-time-guide-what-you-need-to-know-about-next-years-taxes-right-now/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:40:53 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10168 Most of us only think about taxes once a year: when April starts to loom. But it’s good to get started early. With a little planning, you could save significant money by the time next year’s taxes are due.

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]]> Introducing Future Planning For One-Time Expenses https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-future-planning-for-one-time-expenses/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:23:43 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10001 As of today, Wealthfront’s free financial planning allows you to account for future one-time expenses, making you more equipped than ever to clear a path in your financial landscape in anticipation of big spending moments coming up in your life. At Wealthfront, we’ve always been here to help you map out your long-term financial game […]

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]]> Wealthfront’s Guide to Equity & IPOs https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/announcing-our-guide-to-equity-ipos/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:12:04 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9961 As companies like Airbnb, Lyft, Pinterest, Slack, Uber, and others gear up for multi-billion-dollar IPOs this year, we know that employees are often left with more questions than answers about their equity compensation. We collected our most popular advice on valuing equity, exercising options, selling stock, and managing a windfall into a comprehensive Guide to Equity & IPOs.

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]]> Tax Time Guide: 5 Easy Things You Must Do Before Filing Your Taxes This Year https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/tax-time-guide-5-things-you-must-do-before-filing-your-taxes/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:37:02 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9898 Digging into the hard details of your taxes may not be as fun as, say, that upcoming ski trip to Tahoe — but it is important. Plus, learning about what deductions and credits are available to you could save you a serious amount of money, and that’s never something to be bummed about. Follow these five simple steps to optimize your tax return.

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