The Wealthfront Team https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/author/teamwealthfront/ Personal Finance & Investing Insights Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:44:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png The Wealthfront Team https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/author/teamwealthfront/ 32 32 Cash Account Clients Earned Half a Billion Dollars This Year https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/half-billion-interest-2023/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:05:33 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16673 We’re excited to share that our Cash Account clients have collectively earned half a billion dollars in interest year to date. When we launched the Cash Account in 2019 in partnership with our network of FDIC insured banks, we couldn’t have imagined such a positive reception, and we want to send a heartfelt thank you […]

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]]> Investing during inflation: What you need to know https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/investing-during-inflation-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:16:10 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16661 Even with rising interest rates, many parts of the economy are still seeing inflation. In an inflationary environment, people look at their investments and cash and wonder if they are still investing their wealth in ways that give them protection against inflation.  While people often talk about whether a particular savings account or investment “keeps […]

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]]> Introducing Automated Bond Portfolios: Featuring a 5.00% Blended Yield https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-automated-bond-portfolio/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:01:21 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16558 Have you heard? Bonds are back! In the past year, bonds have gone from an investing afterthought to making headlines in The Economist, The NYT, The WSJ, and beyond. We’ve been into bonds since before they were cool, and today we’re delighted to announce our Automated Bond Portfolio: a first-of-its-kind, diversified selection of bond ETFs, […]

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]]> FDIC and SIPC Insurance: What’s the Difference? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/the-difference-between-fdic-and-sipc-insurance/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:37:50 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10676 You’ve probably noticed when you go to a bank there’s usually a sign or placard announcing that deposits at that bank are FDIC insured. But what does FDIC insurance mean for you, and how is it different from SIPC insurance, the insurance you receive on your brokerage account? Here, we’ll break down what each kind […]

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]]> How Wealthfront’s Socially Responsible Portfolio Compares to Our Classic Portfolio https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/socially-responsible-vs-classic-portfolio/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:36:18 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14405 Note: In November 2024, Wealthfront updated its asset allocations—including those for our Socially Responsible portfolio. You can read about the changes in our Socially Responsible Investing white paper. Earlier this month, we introduced Wealthfront’s new Socially Responsible portfolio so you can conveniently invest in a way that’s consistent with your values and beliefs and benefit […]

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]]> Introducing Wealthfront’s Socially Responsible Portfolio https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-wealthfronts-socially-responsible-portfolio/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:00:09 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14332 Socially responsible investing is a powerful way of shaping the future while you grow your long-term wealth. But often, investing according to your beliefs means you might miss out on the convenience of a ready-made portfolio or give up a significant amount of returns. We wanted to change that. That’s why Wealthfront now offers an […]

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]]> Renting vs. Buying a Home: Steps To Decide Which Is Best for You https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-a-home/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:39:36 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10547 For many people, buying a home is a huge life event and financial milestone. But how should you determine whether to keep renting or take the plunge and purchase a house? The short answer: If you’re able to afford the down payment on a home that is likely to appreciate, and you plan to hang […]

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]]> Security at Wealthfront: How We Protect Your Accounts and Data https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/thoughts-security/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:43:29 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=7847 Your trust is Wealthfront’s top priority, so we work around the clock to ensure the security of your accounts and the privacy of your data. Here, we’ll explain how we safeguard your accounts and personal information. We’ll also provide some tips you can use to keep your accounts even safer. How we protect your cash […]

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]]> How Much Money Do I Need To Start Investing? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/cash-start-investing/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:09:36 +0000 /blog/?p=1520 You know investing is the right way to build long-term wealth, but how much cash do you need to get started? Figuring this out can feel especially daunting if you’ve only recently begun to build up your savings. The right answer varies from person to person, but generally speaking, you should start investing once you […]

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]]> Our Thoughts on Investing in Cryptocurrency https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/investing-in-cryptocurrency/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:37:40 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14218 Note: As of March 21, 2024, Wealthfront uses the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to represent the Bitcoin asset class instead of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). As of September 9, 2024, Wealthfront uses the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) to represent the Ethereum asset class instead of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE). Read more here. Earlier […]

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