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  • 6 Stocks You Can Own with one Click*

    6 Stocks You Can Own with one Click*

    Imagine having a simple way to invest in the brands that shape our daily lives and drive innovation—all with just one click on Stocks 500, a Beanstox Account that invests in a portfolio of S&P 500 tracking ETFs. 1- Apple · Renowned for its innovative products like the iPhone and Mac, Apple remains one of…

  • Why One-Click Investing* Can Beat Stock-Picking

    Why One-Click Investing* Can Beat Stock-Picking

    When it comes to growing your wealth, the age-old debate of stock-picking versus diversified investing often pops up. While stock-picking might sound exciting, the stats don’t lie: investing consistently in a diversified portfolio, like Beanstox Stocks 500 that invests in ETFs tracking the S&P 500 Index, often wins the long-term game for most people. Here’s…

  • Your Secret to Lower Taxes and More Wealth!

    Your Secret to Lower Taxes and More Wealth!

    Saving for the future might seem daunting, but there’s a straightforward way to grow your money with tax advantaged—Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs. These accounts come with tax benefits designed to help you build a retirement nest egg over time. But what exactly is an IRA, and how does it help you save on taxes?…

  • Grow Your Cash Emergency Fund

    Grow Your Cash Emergency Fund

    You can stress less once you have cash in an emergency fund. Cash to cover surprises. Just starting your cash emergency fund can make you feel better. Then keep it going and growing toward your target amount.  Many advisors suggest it’s good to have an amount that covers key expenses for at least three months and…

  • Learn Why Dividend Growth ETFs are part of Wealth Builder Portfolios

    Learn Why Dividend Growth ETFs are part of Wealth Builder Portfolios

    You may see Dividend Growth ETFs in Beanstox Wealth Builder portfolios. Learn why they are included and how they can benefit you. Sign up for Beanstox Plus to get your personalized Wealth Builder Portfolio. 1. The Basics: What are dividends? Dividends are payments that companies make to their investors from their earnings. These payments provide a…

  • What is a Beanstox account?

    What is a Beanstox account?

    The Seriously Simple way to pursue your investment goals. Your Gateway to Smart Investing You’ve heard it time and time again: investing is crucial to securing your financial future. But where do you start? With so many options and strategies out there, it can feel overwhelming. Enter Beanstox, an automated investing app designed specifically for:…

  • Invest Like a Pro: Own Hundreds of Stocks with Just $100!

    Invest Like a Pro: Own Hundreds of Stocks with Just $100!

    Discover the Magic of ETFs and Fractional Share Investing Imagine owning shares in major companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), or Apple (AAPL), without having to break the bank. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to show you how Beanstox makes it possible for you to invest in…

  • Fighting Back Against Inflation

    Fighting Back Against Inflation

    It’s not every day that bananas make headlines, but they did exactly that when Trader Joe’s recently announced a price increase of their popular fruit for the first time in over twenty years. The 4-cent jump, from 19 to 23 cents, caught the attention of more than just banana buffs. It symbolizes a larger economic trend—inflation. It’s…

  • ETFs: What are they? Why do we use them to invest for clients?

    ETFs: What are they? Why do we use them to invest for clients?

    At Beanstox, we simplify investing for you by carefully selecting from thousands of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a type of investment option that is increasingly preferred by both large and small investors for their advantages in cost savings, tax efficiency, and potential diversification. Whether you’re interested in large company stocks, tech stocks, dividend growth, T-Bills,…

  • Investing: Where ‘Participation Trophies’ Spell Victory

    Investing: Where ‘Participation Trophies’ Spell Victory

    In the competitive world of sports, ‘participation trophies’ – those awards given to all players, win or lose, spark a lively debate. Critics argue they reward minimal effort over real achievement. However, when it comes to investing, the idea of “just showing up” could reveal a winning strategy. Minimal Effort, Real Achievement. “Investing is not…