Robinhood – Zero Commission Brokerage
Robinhood allows users to buy and sell stocks and ETFs for free. It’s extremely easy to use, almost too easy. Studies have shown that overtrading has a negative impact on returns, so tread lightly. I recommend using Robinhood for the ETF strategies discussed on this blog. Robinhood can now be used to trade select cryptocurrencies.
Simple – Free Checking Account
Simple Bank simply is the best bank. Their product blends budgeting and banking into a single beautiful app with tools to help people save. Their customer service is top notch and they don’t charge fees for anything, including ATMs.
WiseBanyon – Free Robo-Advisor
WiseBanyon is the first free Robo-Advisor. They charge a small amount for tax loss harvesting and instant deposits. I recommend using the tax loss harvesting, especially if you’re in a higher tax-bracket, but don’t paying for instant deposits. Between the beautiful user interface, non-existent fees and the best performance of any of the major Robo-Advisors, it’s a no-brainer.
Personal Capital – Financial Software
Personal Capital has awesome free tools for tracking your wealth. You can link your investment accounts, bank accounts, credit cards and even your home value from Zillow. It’s an easy way to track your financial plan.
Finviz is an awesome resource for stock research, screens, economic data, insider trading and news. It’s my browser homepage.
Portfolio Visualizer – Backtester
Portfolio Visualizer is the best free backtesting software available online. The asset allocation backtester is a valuable tool for the strategies discusses on this blog.
Track the portfolios of successful investors.
Global Index Briefing: MSCI Forward P/Es
Forward Price/Earnings Ratios around the world.
