Invest and save better with Betterment. Investing apps are a dime a dozen, right? So, you might be wondering why you should download this investing app. It’s simple: Betterment is a robo advisor built with technology that optimizes for you, creating a tailored experience that fits your needs whether you’re an investor-in-training or a stock market guru. Join the 900,000+ people who entrust us with over $50 billion.
As an independent digital investment advisor and fiduciary, Betterment is built to help you do what’s best for your money so you can live better. Get started in minutes with just $10 and no minimum balance. Keep track of your financial life across your short- and long-term savings goals with our easy-to-use app.
NEW CUSTOMERS EARN 4.75% VARIABLE APY* (as of 11/8/24) ON CASH
- Get an extra 0.50% APY* with qualifying deposit and nearly 11x** the national average.
- Protect your earnings with up to $2 million† in FDIC insurance at our program banks, subject to certain conditions. Betterment is not a bank.
- See program banks at www.betterment.com/cash-portfolio
EXPERT-BUILT PORTFOLIOS TO HELP YOU WEATHER THE MARKET
- Customize your stock-and-bond risk level with recommendations from the pros.
- Choose one of our optimized, curated portfolios of ETFs, like Innovative Tech, Goldman Sachs Smart Beta, or socially responsible investing options: Broad, Social, or Climate Impact portfolios
- Looking for an all-bond strategy? Try our BlackRock Target Income portfolio or our Goldman Sachs Tax-Smart Bond portfolio to target higher yields while taking on less risk than stocks.
INVEST WITH TECH THAT OPTIMIZES FOR YOU
- Rebalance your portfolio and reinvest dividends automatically
- Limit your tax impact with automated tools, like tax-loss harvesting and tax coordination between accounts
- Set up recurring deposits on your preferred schedule
- Questions? We’ve got resources galore or ask our financial advisors!
KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY
- Invest with us for just $4/month, or pay an annual fee of 0.25% on your investing account balance when you:
- Have a total Betterment balance of $20,000 or more across investing and cash accounts you hold at Betterment, or
- Set up a recurring deposit(s) of $250/month or more into any account
- Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to advisors at just .65% of your invested assets, a fraction of the cost compared with traditional advisors
- These are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, salaried never commissioned, for a significantly lower management fee
TURN LIFE GOALS INTO MONEY GOALS
- Manage money for everyday spending and get cash back with Checking
- Save for that exercise bike, your next vacation, and more
- Go beyond your 401(k) with an IRA
- Use our projection tools to create a plan
- Calculate how to reach your target with our goal forecaster
SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
- Get our all-in-one financial dashboard
- Connect outside accounts, see your net worth, and view your investment performance, all in one place
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasReliable returns
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This app hasMinimal fees
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This app hasTreats employees well
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This app hasEasy to manage money and transfer
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This app hasProvides a comprehensive view of finances
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This app hasAutomated investment management
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This app hasGreat for beginners and passive investors
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This app hasAttractive and clean user interface
Negative highlights
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This app hasIncreasing fees
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This app hasDifficulty withdrawing money
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This app hasSlow money transfers
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This app hasLimited customization and control over investments
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This app hasLack of detailed performance reporting
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This app hasSubpar mobile app experience
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This app hasInconsistent account verification process
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This app hasPoor customer support and communication
What's New in Betterment Invest & Save Money
8.81.0
December 23, 2024
We added a donor-advised fund partnering with Daffy to offer an easy way to minimize taxes and maximize charitable impact this giving season.
I read about Betterment about 2 years ago and I opened an account for me and my wife as well as our 2 kids and both of our parents. Super easy to link accounts and transfer funds and the funds move very quickly. I’ve had to contact customer service a few times and a human was quickly on the other end to assist. The best part is that currently Betterment’s high yield savings account is earning 5% and has for about 10 months, but I recently got boosted to 5.5% for referring a friend. Gotta open one! One small down side is that I tried the robot investor, but the results were dismal compared to my investment company.