Product news Archives | Wealthfront Blog https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/category/product-news/ Personal Finance & Investing Insights Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:25:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png Product news Archives | Wealthfront Blog https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/category/product-news/ 32 32 The Wealthfront Cash Account Now Has a 4.25% APY https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/cash-account-apy/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:58:25 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=15806 On Thursday, November 7, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the target range for the fed funds rate by 0.25% because of recent progress against inflation. As we’ve written about in the past, the fed funds rate is a direct input to the Cash Account APY. As a result of the Fed’s decision, the […]

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]]> You Can Now Send Free Wire Transfers With Any Wealthfront Cash Account https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/you-can-now-send-wire-transfers/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:06:44 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16571 Note: As of November 2024, we’ve introduced the ability for Joint and Trust Cash Accounts to send wires in addition to Individual Cash Accounts. The article has been updated to reflect this. From offering an industry-leading  APY (currently ) to increasing the FDIC insurance we offer to a max of — both made possible through […]

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]]> Wealthfront’s Portfolios Are Now Even More Tax-Optimized https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/2024-asset-allocation/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:54:38 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=17450 Wealthfront Advisers is a registered investment advisor, and that means we have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. As part of that commitment, we are always looking for opportunities to help you earn more and keep more. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re releasing updated asset allocations for all of our Automated […]

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]]> Which Wealthfront Account Is Right for You? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/pick-wealthfront-account/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:32:20 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=17427 At Wealthfront, we want to help you build long-term wealth on your own terms. That’s why we’ve built a robust suite of accounts powered by automation, with the goal of keeping both your costs and taxes low. If you’re looking for guidance on which accounts are best suited to your needs and situation, we’re here […]

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]]> How the Fed Funds Rate Impacts the Wealthfront Cash Account https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/how-the-fed-funds-rate-impacts-the-wealthfront-cash-account/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:17:25 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10575 You may not think about it very often, but the federal funds rate (or “fed funds rate” for short) almost certainly has an impact on your life. It’s an important factor in the interest you earn on your savings as well as the rate you pay on any loans or debt. The fed funds rate […]

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]]> Introducing Wealthfront’s Automated Bond Ladder https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-automated-bond-ladder/ Tue, 07 May 2024 13:43:28 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=17137 Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Wealthfront’s Automated Bond Ladder, an easy new way to earn a steady yield on your extra cash with zero state income taxes. Wealthfront’s Automated Bond Ladder invests in a portfolio of US Treasuries, which are exempt from state and local income taxes, so you can earn more—and keep more—than you […]

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]]> How Wealthfront’s Tax-Loss Harvesting Performed in 2023 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/tax-loss-harvesting-results-2023/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:45:57 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=17098 Wealthfront’s Tax-Loss Harvesting is designed to help lower your tax bill without any extra effort and at no additional cost. The strategy is so powerful that Wealthfront’s Chief Investment Officer Burton Malkiel called it “the only reliable way for investors to outperform the market, as it allows you to do so on an after-tax basis.”  […]

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]]> Introducing Free Same-Day Withdrawals from the Wealthfront Cash Account https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-same-day-withdrawals/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:21:42 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16938 Note: As of May 2024, Wealthfront no longer charges a fee to send wires. The article has been updated to reflect this. Today, we’re excited to announce you can make free same-day withdrawals from your Wealthfront Cash Account every day, including holidays and weekends. That means you can earn a high APY on all of […]

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]]> You Can Now Invest in More ETFs at Wealthfront https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/more-new-etfs/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:56:03 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16907 Today we’re excited to announce that Wealthfront has added additional investment options in technology, treasuries, covered calls, and more to our menu of available ETFs. You can add any of these ETFs to your Automated Investing Account and Stock Investing Account. It’s never been easier to build a portfolio aligned with your interests.  You can […]

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]]> How Wealthfront Offers $8M of FDIC Insurance https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wealthfront-fdic-insurance/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:31:37 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16340 Note: As of , the Wealthfront Cash Account has a APY. Read more about it At Wealthfront, we know you’re saving for important life milestones and getting ready to invest, so it’s crucial that your money is well protected and available when you need it. That’s why our Cash Account offers up to in FDIC […]

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