Diversification

A big bill, ballooning debt, and a weakening U.S. dollarThe “Big Beautiful Bill” could take our national debt to unseen levels. Will international markets reap the rewards?Updated Aug. 20, 2025 • 3 min read

Ben Bakkum, CFA, CFP®Sr. Investment Strategist, Betterment

Betterment's fund selection methodologyWhen constructing a portfolio, Betterment focuses on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with generally low costs and high liquidity.Updated Mar. 20, 2025 • 12 min read

Betterment Investing Team

With U.S. markets struggling, is now the time to go global?Here’s the case for keeping a little international exposure in your investing.Updated Jan. 7, 2025 • 3 min read

Ben Bakkum, CFA, CFP®Sr. Investment Strategist, Betterment

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