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Alternatives: What are they and how does Betterment use them?Alternative investments were once limited to pension funds and institutional investors. New fund structures are changing that, and the conversation has reached 401(k) plans and target-date funds. Betterment recognizes their potential value in a diversified retirement portfolio, though we don't ...Updated Sep. 29, 2026 • 4 min read

Daphne ReinerInvestment Associate

Why Gen Z is money-confident but confused about employee benefitsGen Z is financially confident but confused by benefits. This article explains why—and what employers can do to close the gap.Updated Jun. 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Kelly ChambersFinancial writer

2026 portfolio updates: What plan sponsors need to knowUpdates to the Betterment managed strategies are coming soon.Updated Jun. 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Mindy Yu, CIMA®Director of Investing, Betterment

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