On May 5th, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. The bill is expected to be voted on later this summer
Month: November 2021
A Guide to Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans
“Your 401(k) plan failed.” Those words can strike fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned business owners. However, there’s a way to avoid the stress of your plan’s
Financial Advice From Betterment’s LGBTQ+ Community
While not everybody feels that their identity affects their finances, queer people face disproportionate levels of homelessnness, carry more debt, and have more healthcare hurdles than their straight, cis-gendered peers.
What Employers Should Know About Timing of 401(k) Contributions
Timing of employee 401(k) contributions (including loan repayments) When must employee contributions and loan repayments be withheld from payroll? This is a top audit issue for 401(k) plans, and requires
Why More Hispanic Americans Should Be Investing In The Stock Market
For the Hispanic American community, home ownership is commonly seen as one of the few ways to build wealth. One reason may be the tangible nature of home ownership; a
Latinx At Betterment Members Share Generational Financial Advice
Latinx people aren’t a monolith—we come from a variety of countries, speak many different languages, and are part of every racial group. But even so, when it comes to being
4 Ways Betterment Can Help Limit the Tax Impact Of Your Investments
In the US, approximately 33% of households have a taxable investment account—often referred to as a brokerage account—and approximately 50% of households also have at least one retirement account, like
Why (And How) Betterment Is Using Julia
At Betterment, we’re using Julia to power the projections and recommendations we provide to help our customers achieve their financial goals. We’ve found it to be a great solution to
How Betterment Anticipates And Reacts To Market Volatility—So You Don’t Have To
If you’ve ever been told to “sit tight and stay the course” when the market is dropping and your investment account is worth less than it was just moments ago,