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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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Active Investing | SoFi



Self-Directed Investing Account

Become an investor—

with no commissions.

Make your first trade or your next trade with active investing. Learn the market as you do-it-yourself. Plus, get up to $1,000 in stock when you fund a new account.*


Get started

*Probability of Member receiving $1,000 is a probability of 0.026%; If you don’t make a selection in
45 days, you’ll no longer qualify for the promo. Customer must fund their account with a minimum
of $50.00 to qualify. Probability percentage is subject to decrease.


Based on SoFi Members. This claim may not be representative of the experience of all other customers. | Updated: 11/7/2024

The hands-on way to put your

money to work.

Active Investing with SoFi lets you quickly get started investing in stocks and ETFs.

Pay zero commission.

Buy and sell stocks with no commissions*. Plus, there are no account minimums.

Learn by doing.

Anyone can be a smarter investor with news updates and more—all in the SoFi app.

Join a community.

Connect with other SoFi members at exclusive events and experiences.

*Other fees, such as exchange fees, may apply. Please view our fee disclosure to view a full listing of fees.

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AVAILABLE NOW!

We’re giving you more options when you want to trade options.

Trading options1 with SoFi means no commissions and no contract fees (other fees apply). And now our platform is opening up more possibilities for investors, to suit your experience and risk2 tolerance for options—all in the single, powerful SoFi app you already love.


Explore options


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1Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in options trading.

2Check out the OCC Options Disclosure Document.

Increase your buying power
with margin investing.6

Margin accounts allow investors to use their current cash or securities as collateral for a loan. Borrow money from SoFi against your current investments at 10.50% to buy stocks and ETFs.1 Learn more →

Invest in what you love, even after hours.

Trade stocks of brands you know and believe in and discover new opportunities based on your interests, on your time. With SoFi Active Invest, you don’t have to wait for the market to open. Trade after hours and take advantage of market movements whenever they happen.

Do it yourself—
but not alone.

Once you start investing with SoFi, you’re in. As a member you’ll get access to rate discounts on other SoFi products and invites to exclusive experiences so you can connect with others who are also on a mission to get their money right.

Knowledge is trading power.

Stay up—to—date with real—time investing news, sector performance, curated content, and other relevant data

by creating a personal watchlist and following the stocks that matter most to you.

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New Feature!

Alternative investments, now for the rest of us.

SoFi is giving its members the potential to build and protect their wealth with alts. Trade funds that include commodities, private credit, pre-IPO unicorns, real estate, and more.


Trade now

Be an investor—
without commission.

Our thought is that you shouldn’t have to pay to invest and trade your own money. That’s why you’ll pay $0 in SoFi commission on every trade, every time.

Own a slice.

With fractional shares you can buy a piece of your favorite company without having to buy a whole share, meaning you can get started with as little as $5. Restrictions apply*.

Ready to go?

Start making trades the commission—free way in just two minutes


Trade now

Please review the Customer Relationship Summary (Form CRS) which contains important information about the product, services, fees, and conflicts of interests of SoFi Securities LLC.

You may also learn more about SoFi Securities LLC and its Representatives on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

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FAQs



What is active share investing?


Active investing is the trading individual stocks or bonds in an attempt to beat the ‘market’. Active investing allows you to put in place a strategy that’s tailored to your preferences, goals, and risk tolerance.



What is the difference between active and passive investing?


Passive investing allows you to put your money in a group of stocks, such as an index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF), and mostly sit back, whereas Active Investing lets you buy and sell on your own.



What are the risks of margin investing?


Utilizing a margin loan is generally considered more appropriate for experienced investors as there are additional costs and risks associated. It is possible to lose more than your initial investment when using margin.



How do I start active investing with SoFi?


Opening an account with SoFi Invest® can be a good way to start trading on your own. There are no account minimums, and no commissions for stocks and ETFs so you can get started with whatever amount you are comfortable with.




What is the minimum amount to start active investing?


SoFi does not require a minimum account balance so investors of all levels have access to the market.





What are the limitations of fractional shares?


Not all stocks are offered in fractional shares, and liquidity may not be available immediately. Fractional shares may not be available for ACAT, and voting rights may not be available for fractional shares.


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Automated Investing | SoFi


Automated Investing

Invest smarter
(not harder) with
robo investing.


Invest now

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.


Invest now

  • 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”
by Barron’s

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 or rankings are not indicative of future success or results. Neither SoFi Bank, N.A. nor its employees paid a fee in exchange for ratings.
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.


Get my custom portfolio

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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

Liz is SoFi’s Head of Investment Strategy, responsible for providing economic and market insights to a variety of audiences.

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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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William Tanona, CFA

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 cash 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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Invest smarter
(not harder) with robo investing.

Take the headache out of investing with our new robo advisor— the uncomplicated, expert-built way to build a portfolio.


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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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baby's nursery

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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