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SigFig vs Acorns


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SigFig

Acorns

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Benefits and Features

Savings 
No
Stock Trading Part of service fee. No add-on trading fees.
Options Trading 
No
Annual FeeUnder $10,000 free, over $10,000 0.25%, but first $10,000 is still free
  • Acorns Personal ($3/mo) - includes personal taxable account, IRA, and checking account
  • Acorns Personal Plus ($5/mo) - includes everything in Personal, emergency fund, and 25% match on rewards
  • Acorns Premium ($9/mo) - includes everything in Personal Plus, investment accounts for kids, 50% match on rewards, custom portfolio, Trust & Will, $10K Life Insurance, and free GoHenry account
Cryptocurrency Trading 
No
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$0
Checking 
Yes
Mutual Fund Trading 
No
Commission Free ETFs A selection automatically chosen by Acorns
Phone Support
Yes
Yes
Live Chat Support
Yes
No
Email Support
Yes
Yes
Human Advisors
Yes
No
Robo Advisor 
Yes
Assets Under Management
$119 Million
$4.7 Billion
Tax Loss Harvesting
Yes
No
Goal Tracker
No
Yes
Automatic Deposits
Yes
Yes
Broker Assisted Trades Acorns automatically invest and trade for you
Good For Beginners; Passive investors; Those who have trouble saving/investing on their own
Inactivity Fee None, but you will keep paying the monthly fee
Maintenance Fee 
Monthly fee for the service
Online Platform
Yes
Yes
iPhone App
Yes
Yes (4.7 stars, 760k ratings)
Android App
Yes
Yes (4.3 stars, 156k ratings)
Banking Included in Acorns Personal ($3/mo). Free metal debit card, no minimum balance, no overdraft fees, and 55,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide.
Mobile App 
Yes
Two-Factor Authentication 
Yes
Locations 
No
Online Community 
No
Seminars 
No
Virtual Trading 
No
Single Stock Diversification
No
 
Fractional Shares
No
Yes
Taxable Accounts
Yes
Yes
401k Plans
Yes
No
IRA Accounts
Yes
Yes
Roth IRA Accounts
Yes
Yes
SEP IRA Accounts
Yes
Yes
Trust Accounts
No
No
529 Plans
No
No
 

CreditDonkey® Reviews

 Acorns
Annual FeeStarStarStarEmpty StarEmpty Star
Minimum DepositStarStarStarStarStar
Mobile AppStarStarStarStarHalf Star
Customer ServiceStarStarStarEmpty StarEmpty Star
Ease of UseStarStarStarStarStar
Pros & ConsPros:
  • No minimum to open account
  • Invest with spare change
  • Cash-back program
Cons:
  • Fees are high for small balances
  • No tax benefits
  • Limited investment options
Bottom Line Read full reviewInvestment app that automatically invests your spare change. Good for young investors to get into the habit... Read full review
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SigFig: Pricing information from published website as of 04/04/2018

Acorns: Pricing information from published website as of 09/28/2020.

Acorns

$20 Investment Bonus

  • Open an Acorns account (new users only)
  • Set up the Recurring Investments feature
  • Have your first investment be made successfully via the Recurring Investments feature

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SigFig

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Articles on Acorns

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Acorns automatically invests your spare change. But can it help make you money? Find out if this app is safe and legit.

Is Acorns Legit or Safe

Acorns lets you invest spare change from every purchase. But is it safe to use? Learn just how secure the micro-investing app is.

How to Make Money Using Acorns

Acorns "rounds up" everyday purchases and invests it for you. What's the catch? Read this review to find out how to make money using the app.

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