ETF vs. Mutual Fund: What to Know Before Investing
As you’re looking to invest, you’ll come across two major types of funds: mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. What are they and which is better? ETFs and mutual funds both…
Arielle O'Shea
Arielle O’Shea leads the investing and taxes team at NerdWallet. She has covered personal finance and investing for 15 years, previously as a researcher and reporter for leading personal finance journalist and author Jean Chatzky. Arielle has appeared as a financial expert on the "Today" show, NBC News and ABC's "World News Tonight," and has been quoted in national publications including The New York Times, MarketWatch and Bloomberg News. Email: [email protected].
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Which Robo-Advisor Is Right for You?
Once novel, now standard: Robo-advisors have cemented their place in the investment management landscape. Many old-hat brokers now have an online advice arm, including Vanguard, Charles Schwab, Fidelity and E-Trade.…
Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which Is Right for You?
The robo-advisor industry was pioneered by Betterment and Wealthfront, and while the companies started out with very similar models, they’ve slowly made changes to differentiate themselves. 2021 comparison: Betterment vs. Wealthfront…
Are Robo-Advisors Better Than Target-Date Funds?
Robo-advisors are online investment advisors that manages your money via computer algorithm. These services select investments (most commonly exchange-traded funds), rebalance your portfolio automatically, and look for tax-loss harvesting opportunities…
529 Plan Rules: What You Need to Know
The price of higher education doesn’t come cheap, which means it’s a good idea to start saving while your kid is learning their ABCs — not while they’re studying for…
Fidelity vs. Robinhood: 2022 Comparison
Although Robinhood is typically thought of as a beginner-friendly investing app, Fidelity actually earned the title of Best Broker for Beginning Investors and the Best App for Investing in NerdWallet’s…
25 High-Dividend ETFs and How to Invest in Them
Investors looking for regular income often lean on dividend stocks. But an easier way to harness stocks that make regular payments is to purchase dividend exchange-traded funds. Like much in…
What Is a Financial Planner, and Do You Need One?
You’ve got financial questions. The internet’s got answers. So do friends, family members and Instagram influencers. Financial planners can cut through the noise and provide expert money advice that’s tailored…
What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One?
What’s a brokerage account? A brokerage account is the type of account used to buy and sell securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds. You can transfer money into and…
How to Invest $5,000
A $5,000 windfall is unlikely to change your life, but it is likely to change how you invest — or give you a jumping-off point to start investing, if you’re…
