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More ways to invest with Wealthfront’s Brokerage Account

Market Expert Oct 16, 2026

Today, we’re excited to share new features in our Brokerage Account, expanding on the investing experience previously offered through the Stock Investing Account, including instant trading, recurring investments, and limit orders. It’s now easier than ever to invest on your terms with more choices, more control, and instant trades (when markets are open) across an […] The post More ways to invest with Wealthfront’s Brokerage Account appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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How To Build the Emergency Fund That’s Right for You

Market Expert Oct 8, 2026

Even the most careful planners can lose their job or experience unusual healthcare costs. So you know you need an emergency fund — but how much of one do you need? The post How To Build the Emergency Fund That’s Right for You appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Budget 2027 Ireland: What It Really Means for Your Family Finances.

Market Expert Oct 7, 2026

Budget 2027 could put more money in families’ pockets, but rising PRSI, health insurance and pension deductions mean the real gain may be smaller than the headline suggests. Here’s what Irish households should watch for on Budget Day. Check out our latest post - Budget 2027 Ireland: What It Really Means for Your Family Finances. on LowQuotes Blog

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How Should I Save for Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals?

Market Expert Oct 7, 2026

This post is accurate as of the above date. We update information in certain posts on an ongoing basis. Certain posts contain information that we update on an ongoing basis without changing the publication date. This information includes, but is not limited to, the APY and FDIC insurance offered through our program banks in our […] The post How Should I Save for Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals? appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Budget 2027 Ireland: What Families Really Gain Once You Count What Is Already Rising.

Market Expert Sep 28, 2026

Budget 2027 could put more money in families’ pockets, but rising PRSI, health insurance and pension deductions mean the real gain may be smaller than the headline suggests. Here’s what Irish households should watch for on Budget Day. Check out our latest post - Budget 2027 Ireland: What Families Really Gain Once You Count What Is Already Rising. on LowQuotes Blog

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What We’ve Shipped So Far In 2026

Market Expert Sep 25, 2026

At Wealthfront, we’re constantly developing new products and features to help you build, borrow, and save smarter. In 2026 we have been focusing a lot of our time on significant infrastructure enhancements that will enable new innovative products, some of which you’ll hear about soon. We’re also excited by the updates we’ve already made to […] The post What We’ve Shipped So Far In 2026 appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Your questions about 529s, answered

Market Expert Sep 25, 2026

Publication date: Sep 24, 2026. The information is accurate as of this date. When we make material updates, we will also update the publication date. Byline: Alex Michalka Introduction: The challenge of saving for education Saving for education, especially college, is one of the most frequently discussed investment goals among Wealthfront clients. Many of our […] The post Your questions about 529s, answered appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Cash In Your Wealthfront Cash Account Now Earns 3.55% APY (And Higher)

Market Expert Sep 19, 2026

Today, we’re excited to share that Wealthfront Cash Account clients are earning a higher base rate on their cash. Your base APY is now 3.55%—and you can earn even more with rewards. That means earning over 9x the national average for savings accounts on all your cash—whether you’re saving for a rainy day, organizing your […] The post Cash In Your Wealthfront Cash Account Now Earns 3.55% APY (And Higher) appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Building For The Long-Term Together: Our Path to $100 Billion

Market Expert Sep 10, 2026

We recently surpassed an exciting milestone as we build toward becoming the leading financial platform helping digital natives grow wealth: Wealthfront now holds more than $100 billion in total platform assets. This growth isn’t just a win for our company, it reflects the shared success of the more than 1.5 million clients like you who […] The post Building For The Long-Term Together: Our Path to $100 Billion appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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How Does Wealthfront Help Lower Your Taxes?

Market Expert Aug 29, 2026

Wealthfront helps lower your taxes by using software to automatically look for tax-minimization opportunities across investing products. These strategies include automated tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, tax-optimized portfolio allocations, tax-aware rebalancing, Portfolio Line of Credit, and fixed income with tax advantages. How does Wealthfront help lower your taxes? Wealthfront can help improve your after-tax return with […] The post How Does Wealthfront Help Lower Your Taxes? appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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How to Get Ready for Next Year’s Taxes Today

Market Expert Aug 29, 2026

A large tax bill can mean a large amount of anxiety come tax time, but with a little planning and a few smart financial moves, you can leave the worry behind and potentially pay less in taxes. Here are five ways you could start saving on next year’s taxes today. 1. Make a plan for […] The post How to Get Ready for Next Year’s Taxes Today appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Should You Wait Around for a Lower Mortgage Rate?

Market Expert Aug 26, 2026

Much of the news in housing right now is about rates hitting their highest point in a year, making some potential homebuyers wonder if they should hold off until rates go down. But the headlines—and recent history—might be giving some people a misleading impression of what a “normal” rate is. The typical person currently considering […] The post Should You Wait Around for a Lower Mortgage Rate? appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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MyFutureFund: Stay In, Opt Out or Suspend Your Pension?

Market Expert Aug 25, 2026

Most workers enrolled in MyFutureFund face an important financial decision: stay in, opt out, or suspend. Increasing your monthly take-home pay may feel tempting in the short term, but leaving the scheme means walking away from employer contributions, State top-ups, and years of long-term pension growth. In our latest article, we explain when your own opt-out window actually opens, what you get back if you leave, how suspending differs, and what your options are if your window has already closed. We also cover the tax difference many higher earners are missing, and the biggest retirement planning mistake workers could make. Check out our latest post - MyFutureFund: Stay In, Opt Out or Suspend Your Pension? on LowQuotes Blog

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What Investors Should Know About Private Credit, Wall Street’s Favorite Thing to Argue About

Market Expert Aug 14, 2026

Private credit has been a big topic in the financial press this year, inspiring headlines about “worry,” “pain,” cockroaches, and investors asking for their money back. You may have seen discussions of whether its problems could contaminate the rest of the financial system—but also about whether more investors should have access to it. This post […] The post What Investors Should Know About Private Credit, Wall Street’s Favorite Thing to Argue About appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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You Can’t Get Access to the Best Alternative Assets

Market Expert Jul 24, 2026

One of the services most frequently touted by private wealth managers is their ability to provide access to outstanding alternative assets like hedge funds. Unfortunately very few private wealth managers have access to the hedge funds that are worth the fees. Of course, that won’t stop them from promising you the best and delivering poor […] The post You Can’t Get Access to the Best Alternative Assets appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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What LLMs Get Wrong About Our Direct Indexing

Market Expert Jul 18, 2026

We recently asked an LLM (a large language model) a question we know our clients have from time to time: Which is better, investing in an index-based ETF or a direct indexing product that tracks the same index? We think the answer is pretty straightforward, which is why we were surprised to see the LLM […] The post What LLMs Get Wrong About Our Direct Indexing appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Why Direct Indexing Is Better Than an ETF

Market Expert Jul 9, 2026

We recently asked an LLM (a large language model) a question we know our clients have from time to time: Which is better, investing in an index-based ETF or a direct indexing product that tracks the same index? We think the answer is pretty straightforward, which is why we were surprised to see the LLM […] The post Why Direct Indexing Is Better Than an ETF appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Annuities: The Safe Option for Your Retirement Income

Market Expert Jul 8, 2026

Home Table of Contents You’ve spent decades saving into your pension, and now it’s time for your money to start paying you back. However, here’s the question most retirees face: how do you turn your pension fund into a reliable income you can actually live on? If you’re someone who values security and doesn’t want ... Read more Check out our latest post - Annuities: The Safe Option for Your Retirement Income on LowQuotes Blog