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like a champion.

SoFi Relay tracks all of your money, all in one place.
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spending breakdowns, financial insights, and more—at no cost.


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SoFi Relay makes it easy to know where you stand,

what you spend, and how to hit your financial goals—all in one app.

See the big picture.

Connect all of your accounts on one mobile dashboard to get a bird’s-eye view of your balances on the go.

Monitor your credit score.

Track your credit score at no cost, with weekly updates to help you stay on top of when your score changes.

Track your spending.

Set monthly spending targets, and review your top spending categories.

Set multiple goals.

Talk one-on-one with a financial planner to set ambitious goals for your money and your life, too.

The power to track what impacts

your credit score.


Understand what affects your score.

Stay up-to-date with any changes to the key factors contributing to your credit score and learn about the influence you can have on them.

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Get your VantageScore® 3.0 credit score, a model developed by all three national credit reporting companies.

This won’t hurt your credit score, or your wallet.

We only do a “soft” pull on your credit. Check your score as often as you want—it won’t hurt your score, and it’s at no cost to you.


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FAQs


What accounts can I link?
You can link your deposit account (checking, savings), investment, and retirement accounts as well as credit cards, student loans, mortgages, and other liabilities. If you’re not able to link your account, you will be able to manually add an account or asset (like an owned car or home) so that you’re able to see your entire net worth.


What are the primary components of my credit score?

SoFi leverages the TransUnion VantageScore 3.0 model which includes several key components:

  • Payment History – comprised of whether you regularly pay your bills on time.
  • Credit Age and Type – average age of your credit accounts and mix of various types such as revolving debt and installment debt. An example of revolving debt is a credit card and an example of installment debt is a student loan.
  • Credit Utilization – the percentage of your credit limit you currently have outstanding.
  • Balances – balances on your credit accounts including current balances as well as delinquent accounts.
  • Inquiries – recent inquiries or applications for new credit.
  • Available Credit – amount of available credit that is unused.



Will checking my credit hurt my credit score?

Checking your own credit report is considered a soft inquiry, which does not impact your credit score.



Why does my credit score matter?

Your credit score is used by lenders, among others, as they review your applications for credit and determine your creditworthiness which might influence if they are willing to extend credit and at what terms. It might also be used by landlords, utility providers, and prospective employers.


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How to Screen Dating Partners Based on Their Career

Looking for a life partner who is compatible with both you and your career ambitions isn’t always easy. Of course, there are plenty of online dating questions to ask before meeting—like what a potential date does and whether they enjoy their work.

And you probably already know how to check someone’s career out online. What does their LinkedIn profile say about their career path? How do they interact professionally on Twitter, and what topics do they engage with?

If you’re really looking for career compatibility, here are a few other things to keep in mind.

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Automated Investing

Invest smarter
(not harder) with
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SoFi’s robo advisor provides the ease and expertise to help you reach your goals—whether you’re a novice investor, or looking to optimize your investments but lacking the time and resources.


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  • Built by experts

    Get portfolio recommendations built by SoFi and BlackRock experts based on the information you provide.

  • Customize with ease

    Easily change strategies to reflect your evolving objectives and preferences.

  • Brokerage accounts and IRAs

    Automate your investments in either an individual brokerage account or IRA.

  • Access to financial planners

    Meet virtually with an actual human financial planner for a 30-minute complimentary session.

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Why choose a
robo advisor?

Say you’ve got some cash you want to invest, but you don’t really have the time (or maybe comfort level) to oversee those investments yourself. Sure, investment advisors can help, but they’re expensive—and not many want to manage portfolios without large sums of money anyway. So what do you do?

Say hello to SoFi’s new robo advisor. It’s an automated investing service that picks and manages investments for you—just set your preferences and risk tolerance to get started. For 0.25% a year*, you’ll get the benefits of always-on automation and expert-curated recommendations, without lifting a finger.


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Choose from 3 custom portfolio themes.

Select from three portfolio themes to better match your goals, risk tolerance, and values.

  • Classic

    Performance driven • Balanced

    • Made up of low-cost funds designed to grow your wealth.
    Ideal for investors seeking a traditional, diversified portfolio with a balance between growth and income.

  • Classic with Alternatives

    Strategic • Manage volatility

    • Made up of alternative assets mixed with the Classic portfolio.
    Designed for investors looking to diversify beyond traditional asset classes.

  • Sustainable

    Socially responsible • Eco conscious

    • Includes companies that demonstrate encouraging environmental, social, and governance characteristics.
    Ideal for those with moderate risk tolerance seeking to align their investments with their values.


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Named “#1 Robo-Advisor of 2025”
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Barrons Best Robo Advisors 2025 results tabulated by Condor Capital Wealth Management (issued 8/21/25).

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Named “Best Robo Advisor for Low Costs 2025” by Bankrate

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Awards and ratings are independently determined and awarded by their respective publications.

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Get a portfolio recommendation in

five minutes—here’s how it works.

Let expert-driven automation do the heavy lifting—just answer a few questions to get a
personalized, expert-built portfolio recommendation for your brokerage or IRA account.

Complete your personal risk assessment.

Our robo advisor is designed to help you reach your goals—just tell us your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Fund your account.

Pick a sum to start with, whether it’s $50 or $50K—or, simply automate your deposits to invest consistently over time.

Sit back while we do the rest.

Our automation automatically handles ongoing monitoring, trading, automatic rebalancing, and other busy work to help you manage your portfolio long term.


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Built by experts, tailored to you.

Your portfolio is managed by SoFi’s investment committee (with over 100 years of combined industry experience) in partnership with experts from BlackRock.


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Liz Thomas, CFA

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Brian Walsh, PhD, CFP®

Brian is SoFi’s Head of Advice and Planning, responsible for robo investing, financial planning, and personal finance education.

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Bill Tanona serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships at SoFi, providing planning, advisory, and execution leadership on mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures.

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Linda Zhang, PhD

Linda is a senior advisor to SoFi, and the CEO and founder of Purview Investments, a SEC-registered investment advisor specializing in low-carbon and ESG global investing.


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Automate your deposits,
get a 1% match.

Consistent investing builds healthy financial habits. With SoFi, you can make it effortless: just set up recurring deposits once, and your robo advisor automatically invests them into your portfolio, aligned with your preferences. This pairs perfectly with your automated portfolio, letting you truly set it and forget it. And as a SoFi Plus member, get an unlimited 1% match on these deposits, paid out in rewards points that can be redeemed for cash in your Invest account.1


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FAQs


What is robo investing?


Robo investing uses technology to recommend and manage expert built portfolios based on your unique financial situation. For more information on the idea of Robo Investing, read our
Robo Investing 101 Guide.


How does robo investing with SoFi work?


You will start by answering a few questions about your goal, timeline, comfort with risk, and preferences. Then we will recommend a portfolio from a carefully curated set of mutual funds and/or ETFs, based on that information. Therefore results are limited by your provided information. You can implement that recommendation or adjust it, and once you make a decision your investments will automatically be managed without you having to take any further action.


What’s the minimum amount I need to enroll in robo investing?


You only need $50 to get started with SoFi Robo Investing.


Can you lose money with robo investing?


While robo investing is a great way to automate your investing strategy, it’s not risk-free. The stock market can be volatile, and has its ups and downs. Our robo-advisor monitors your portfolio daily and automatically rebalances it as needed. As with all investing, Robo investing includes risk of total loss of principal.


What types of accounts are supported?


You can use SoFi Robo Investing with both individual brokerage accounts and retirement accounts, including Traditional, Roth, and SEP IRAs.


What is the fee associated with SoFi’s Robo Investing?


SoFi charges an annual advisory fee of 0.25%. The 0.25% fee is based on your account value. The wrap program fee may cost more or less than purchasing brokerage, custodial, and recordkeeping services separately.


How does SoFi personalize my portfolio?


SoFi customizes your portfolio based on your risk tolerance, financial goals, and time horizon. After a quick questionnaire, you’ll get a professionally managed portfolio aligned to your preferences.


What if I have questions or need help?


You’ll have access to SoFi’s team of licensed financial advisors at no additional cost, along with friendly customer support to help answer your questions.



Is robo investing a good idea?


Robo investing allows you to take a hands off approach to managing your investments by automating your portfolio management. Portfolios are built by experts, constantly monitored, rebalanced as needed, diversified, and typically much lower cost than working with a financial advisor. Some view the lack of human interaction as a potential downside, but here at SoFi, members have a 30-minute complimentary session with financial planners.

Please be advised, Robo is not for everyone. Some clients may have more complex needs, seek a broader range of investments or prefer in person interaction with advisors. Robo is designed for clients comfortable with online access.


Is robo investing the same as automated investing?


Yes. Robo investing is sometimes referred to as automated investing because technology does the work of managing your investments. It’s an algorithmic investing service that recommends pre-curated portfolios based on on your individual goals and preferences and does not consider assets or objectives outside of your stated goal. Rest assured, it’s not all about technology as our investment committee builds our portfolios with the support of BlackRock.


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Studying the Art of Love: Should You Go To The Same College as Your Significant Other?

Following the one you love to the ends of the earth may sound like an incredibly romantic notion. And, if it sounds that way to you, this would include going to college with your beloved boyfriend or girlfriend, right? Because college, wherever it’s located, does technically fall somewhere within the parameters of “to the ends of the earth,” doesn’t it?

Although we’re having a bit of fun and using some hyperbole when asking these questions, the dilemma can be quite real. Whether you’re finishing up high school and planning to transition to a college away from home, or you’re an adult returning to school and have a significant other attending college, you may be considering whether or not the two of you should attend the same school.

Like just about any other question in existence, of course, there are pros and cons to attending college with your sweetheart, and this post will explore them. We’ll also share how these reasons might evolve the longer you’re attending college together.

So, if you’re wondering, “Should I attend college with my boyfriend (or girlfriend)?” we encourage you to keep reading this post!

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Will I Ever Be Able to Afford Children?

Bringing home a bundle of joy from the hospital is the start of a new adventure. You’re responsible for a new life and are now party to the ups and downs, the laughter and stress, of raising a child.

If you plan on having kids, you may already be considering how the new addition to your family will factor in financially. From the cost of health and prenatal care, to childbirth, to actually raising your child—things can get expensive. There’s a crib, maybe a new nursery, diapers, formula, clothes, and that’s just the beginning.

Young people are facing unprecedented levels of student loan debt and increasing costs for health care and housing. At the same time, millennial salaries are lower than those of previous generations, partly because many entered the job market after the 2008 recession.

While millennials are having kids later than older generations, a majority still rate being a parent as their most important life goal.

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