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Taking Control of Your Career Development

When it comes to your career development, it pays to take matters into your own hands. If you’re waiting for a manager or mentor to tell you exactly what you need to do in order to grow your skill set or get promoted, you could be waiting forever.

If you are thinking of getting a new job, changing industries, or have bigger ambitions than your current role, your boss may not even be that interested in helping you. No one knows you better than you know yourself.

Career development means more than just taking a class or going to a networking event—it’s thinking two (or more!) steps ahead for where you want to go and grow in your career, and what you need to learn or experience to get there.

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Money | Fees

SoFi Money charges you no account fees.

Whether you’re storing cash until you’re ready to invest or working toward a down payment, SoFi Money can help you on your way—with no account fees while you’re at it.

Zero Fees

We work hard to charge no account fees. With that in mind, our fee structure is subject to change at any time. See our terms and conditions.

No account
minimum fees

SoFi Money is a cash management account that doesn’t require you to have a minimum balance—and doesn’t charge you for not having a certain amount.

No overdraft fees

We built SoFi Money to protect you from overdrafting, but in the off-chance it happens, you won’t get charged2.


Our goal is to eliminate as many fees as possible. That being said, our fee structure is subject to change at any time.

No ATM fees at
55,000+ ATMs worldwide1

When you need cash, you shouldn’t be charged for it—no matter where you are. With Samsung Money by SoFi, ATMs are fee-free at any ATM within the Allpoint® Network.


Our goal is to eliminate as many fees as possible. That being said, our fee structure and ATM fee reimbursement structure is subject to change at any time.

Full transparency

We’re proud to say that SoFi Money has no account fees and no service charges—and we’re working hard to keep it that way. That being said, our fee structure is subject to change at any time. See our terms and conditions.

Service charges

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Our goal is to eliminate as many fees as possible. That being said, our fee structure and ATM fee reimbursement structure is subject to change at any time.

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How to crush your career goals in 2017

Tips to Crush Your Career Goals

Whether focused on your personal or career goals, it’s clear that you’re thinking ahead to the new year. But some will say you can’t move forward successfully without first looking back and understanding where you are today. Goal-setting usually works best in tandem with self-assessment.

To help make this year the year you step up professionally and work toward a more productive, profitable, and fulfilled career, don’t start with resolutions; start with reflection:

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4 Things Millennials Can Learn About Investing From Previous Generations

Sometimes, money matters can feel frustrating as a millennial. Learning something new can make you scratch your head, wondering where to start. Investing is no exception.

One advantage millennials have is the ability to learn from previous generations. Additionally, there is one arena where millennials may have it better than previous generations, and that’s the arena of investing.

Currently, there are many accessible, transparent options for investing that are both low-cost and don’t require a huge amount of money to get started.

If you’re wondering “how do I learn to invest my money?”, you could start by taking a peek into history to learn what was different, what was the same, and what you can do better.

Here are four things that millennials can learn about investing from previous generations.

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Crypto Trading: Buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum (DR)


Buy cryptocurrency

Trade crypto.
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin.



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SoFi Invest is built for investors who learn by doing. Learn the ins and outs of crypto as you go—no matter your skill level.


Protect your investment

SoFi secures all crypto holdings from fraud or theft—so your holdings are protected.

Do it all in one app

Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin right alongside stocks and ETFs—all on the SoFi app.

Be smart about risk

Risk is a natural part of investing. But it’s important to know that crypto, due to its volatility, carries a higher degree of risk.

Learn as you go

Gain an understanding of the crypto market by tracking the prices of up to 40 cryptocurrencies.



Crypto is offered through SoFi Digital Assets, LLC. Not subject to FDIC & SIPC coverage.

You’re just a few clicks away from trading crypto.

Start trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Polkadot, Dogecoin, and more today—you don’t even need to set up a crypto wallet.




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Fixed rates from 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR reflect the 0.25% autopay interest rate discount and a 0.25% direct deposit interest rate discount. SoFi rate ranges are current as of 12/16/25 and are subject to change without notice. The average of SoFi Personal Loans funded in 2022 was around $30K. Not all applicants qualify for the lowest rate. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Your actual rate will be within the range of rates listed and will depend on the term you select, evaluation of your creditworthiness, income, and a variety of other factors.

Loan amounts range from $5,000– $100,000. The APR is the cost of credit as a yearly rate and reflects both your interest rate and an origination fee of 0%-6%, which will be deducted from any loan proceeds you receive.

PERSONAL LOAN INTEREST RATES AND FEES | ELIGIBILITY AND IMPORTANT DETAILS. Annual percentage rates (APRs) shown include the 0.25% autopay discount. If approved for a loan, the rates and terms offered will depend on things like creditworthiness, the length of the loan, and other factors, and will fall within the range of rates available by applicable loan term; check out our full APR examples and terms. Remember, not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. Want to learn more? See our eligibility criteria at SoFi.com/eligibility-criteria. SoFi reserves the right to change interest rates at any time without notice, changes would only apply to applications begun after the effective date of the change. Fixed Rates: Fixed rates range from 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR (with autopay). The SoFi 0.25% autopay interest rate reduction requires you to agree to make your scheduled monthly payments by an automatic monthly deduction (ACH) from a savings or checking account. Enrolling in autopay is not required to receive a loan from SoFi. Loan Terms: SoFi Personal Loans offer loans with a period of repayment between 2 and 7-year terms. Loan Fees: SoFi personal loans have no fees required; specifically, no origination fees required, no late fees, no prepayment penalties.

PERSONAL LOAN | REPAYMENT EXAMPLE. The following example depicts the APR, monthly payment and total payments during the life of a $30,000 personal loan with a 2-year repayment term, a 0.25% autopay discount, and a fixed rate between 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR. It works out to 24 monthly payments ranging from $1,356.68–$1,529.07 for a total amount of payments ranging from $32,560.37–$36,697.76. This repayment example assumes that the borrower is signed up for autopay and that all payments are made on time, with no pre-payments. Actual rates may vary based on repayment term, loan amount, creditworthiness, and other terms and conditions. SoFi does not offer variable rate personal loans. State restrictions may apply.

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