Riley Adams, CPA

Founder & CEO, WealthUpdate
About the Author

Riley Adams is the Founder and CEO of WealthUpdate and Young and the Invested. He is a licensed CPA who worked at Google as a Senior Financial Analyst overseeing advertising incentive programs for the company’s largest advertising partners and agencies. Previously, he worked as a utility regulatory strategy analyst at Entergy Corporation for six years in New Orleans.

His work has appeared in major publications like Kiplinger, MarketWatch, MSN, TurboTax, Nasdaq, Yahoo! Finance, The Globe and Mail, and CNBC’s Acorns. Riley currently holds areas of expertise in investing, taxes, real estate, cryptocurrencies and personal finance where he has been cited as an authoritative source in outlets like CNBC, Time, NBC News, APM’s Marketplace, HuffPost, Business Insider, Slate, NerdWallet, Investopedia, The Balance and Fast Company.

Riley holds a Masters of Science in Applied Economics and Demography from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Centenary College of Louisiana.

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💪 Make Your Money Work for You: 11 Types of Investment Accounts

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💸 Unlock Wealth on Autopilot: Your Guide to Effortless Saving

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⬆️ Level Up Your Savings: High-Yield Accounts Explained Simply

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💰 Pocket Change Power-Up: Fast Paths to $5

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📱 Kid-Friendly Finance: 8 Best Banking Apps for Kids & Teens

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💰 Tax-Free Riches Await: 9 Best Roth IRA Options for Smart Savers

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🛡️ Deposit Defense: How Can Escrow Account Can Shield Your Rent Money

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👣 First Steps in Finance: How to Open a Bank Account for Your Child

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🚀 Tiny Habits, Big Savings: Top 7 Apps for Automated Money Growth

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💰 Kid Cash Guide: The Smart Parent’s Guide to Age-Appropriate Payouts

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💖 Find Your Card Soulmate! Exploring Different Types of Credit Cards

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🏡 Property Investing Playbook: Navigating REITs vs. Private Placements

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✅ Zero to $20, ASAP: Your Go-To Guide for Quick Wins

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📱 Your Instant Bonus Blueprint: 12 Apps That Pay You Just to Sign Up

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🔥 Ignite Their Financial Future: Why a Brokerage Account is Your Child’s Ultimate Head Start

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📈From Public to Private: Navigating REITs vs. Private Equity Real Estate Investments

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🔄 Flip Your Finances: Reverse Budgeting Explained + How It’ll Boost Your Savings

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📊 Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Track Your Net Worth Like a Pro With These 8 Apps

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🚨 College Prep SOS: How Much to Save & The Best Places to Put Your Money

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📊Smart Start: 8 Best Investment Accounts for Beginner Investors

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💵 New to Stocks? Here’s How Even Beginners Can Build Wealth

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✨Your Investment Journey Starts Here: 7 Easy Steps to Investing Success

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📈 Your DIY Investment Journey Starts Here: Easy Steps for Investing Beginners

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🎢 High Returns Without the Rollercoaster: 13 Safe, High-Yield Investments

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📈 Stock Picking Pro in the Making: Your Easy-to-Follow Guide

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💰Future Millionaire in Training: Smart Money Habits for Your Child

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💳 Financial Freedom Starts Here: Simple Credit Building Tips

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🛡️Protect Your Rental: Landlord Insurance 101 for Newbies

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🔑Real Estate Reimagined: 8 Real Estate Investment Types of Explore

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🥧 Own a Piece of the Pie: 7 Top Platforms for Fractional Stock Investing

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🌟 Your Money’s Secret Superpower: The Stock Market’s Compounding Magic Explained

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💸 Surrender & Score?: Understanding the Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies

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💡 Smart Parent’s Guide to College Savings: Comparing College Fund Options

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🚀 Achieve Mortgage Freedom Faster: 5 Hacks to Own Your Home Sooner

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🚫No More Tenant Trouble: How to Run Background Checks on Tenants

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🤔 Ex-Employer, Existing 401(k)? What to Do With Your Old 401(k) When You Move On

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🚨 Smart Saver Alert: Discover if CDs Are Your Next Big Financial Move

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🚩 Stop Renting to Red Flags: 4 Easy Ways to Screen Prospective Tenants

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⬆️ Level Up Your Credit: Is an Unsecured Card Your Next Move?

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👑 Maximizing Rental ROI: Is Cash King or Is a Mortgage Smart?

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⚠️Credit Score Question: Does a New Checking Account Ding Your Score?

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🤝 Invest Smarter, Not Harder: The Power of Real Estate Syndication

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🏡 Master the BRRRR Method: How to Unlock Passive Income Through Real Estate

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🎁 Skip the Wrapping Paper: 6 Best Financial Presents for Godchildren

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💰 Real Estate Riches: Ways to Earn Passive Income Through Real Estate

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🎁 Donate & Deduct? When You Can + Can’t Save Money With Charitable Tax Deductions

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🛡️ Bulletproof Your Portfolio: 10 Non-Stock Investments for Portfolio Diversification

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🏆 Manage Rental Properties Like a Pro: Best Rental Accounting Programs

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🤔Diversify Smarter: Is VTI or VOO Your Best Bet?

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🌱 Stress-Free Saving: The Best Ways to Save Money for Kids

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💪 Build a Strong Money Mindset: Top 5 Credit Cards for Kids + Teens

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🤔 Investor Tier List Explained: Are You Sophisticated or Accredited?

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💳 Credit Cards 101: The Age Requirements Parents + Kids Should Know

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📈 Pocket Money to Portfolio: Best Investment Accounts for Kids

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❓Credit Card Confusion? Unsecured vs. Secured: Your Quick Guide

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💸 Teen Mogul in Training: 19 Strategies for Earning & Stashing Cash

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💰 Slash Costs, Boost Profits: How Landlords Can Self-Manage Properties

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💳 Empower Young Spenders: Discover the 8 Best Kid-Friendly Debit cards

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Top 8 Online Rent Payment Systems for Landlords

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💰 Raise Money-Smart Kids: 8 Ways to Teach Investing Early

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Protect Yourself! 🔒 16 Data Privacy Stats & Trends

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🍎💸Hungry for Returns: Here’s Your Recipe for Investing in Grocery Stores

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🔑 Landlord Life on Easy Mode: 6 Best Online Rent Collection Apps

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🤫 Unlock Hidden Yields: Your Guide to Investing in Private Credit Funds

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🤔 Landlord Life Stressful?: Pros + Cons of Using a Property Manager

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🤯 Forget Allowance! These Survey Websites Pay Kids for Their Thoughts

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🔑 Tenant Credit Reporting: How Landlords Can Report to Credit Bureaus

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🚀 Crypto for Kids? Navigating the Rules of Minor Investing

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💵 Financial Focus for Kids: 25 Ways Children Can Make Money Today

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🔓 Unlock Private Equity: Your Investing Guide (Even if You’re Non-Accredited)

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💰 Rental Income Booster: Your 12-Step Expense Tracking Guide

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Beyond Stocks + Bonds: 9 Alternative Investments to Explore

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Avoid Rental Nightmares: Master Tenant Credit Checks in 7 Easy Steps

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Turn Keys Into Cash: A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Money From Rental Properties

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Paying Rent with Plastic: The Pros, Cons, and How-To

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Wake Up to Money: 16 Passive Income Streams to Explore

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Unlock Daily Income: Practical Ways to Earn an Extra $100

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Beyond the Title: What Truly Separates Leaders From Managers

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How to Invest Before Graduation: A Teen’s Guide to the Stock Market

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From Allowance to Assets: 5 Best Investment Accounts for Kids

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Kid-Friendly Finance: 13 Best Apps for Learning Money Skills

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Level Up Your Investment Game: 7 Useful Stock + Portfolio Trackers

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Gifts That Keep on Giving: 10 Fabulous Financial Gifts for Kids + Babies

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22 Ways to Make Money in High School [In-Person + Online Only]

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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the $324 Million Winner Get?

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Do I Need a Financial Advisor? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Credit Investing: How Does It Work + Should You Invest?

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How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k) [DIY Retirement]

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7 Best Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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The Best Retirement Plans for 2025 [Workplace + Individual]

Dividend Investing Investing Money

13 Dividend Kings for Royally Resilient Income

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7 Best Debit Cards for Rewards + Cash Back

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7 Best Student Checking Accounts for 2024

Retirement Planning

Is Your Retirement on Track? Here Are the Average 401(k) Balances By Age

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How Much Should I Save Each Month?

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Common IRA Money Mistakes to Avoid

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Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After College?

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10 Things That Are Cheaper When You Retire

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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire?

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Pensions Aren’t Dead Yet: 15 Jobs With Pensions

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States With the Highest Minimum Wages [How States Stack Up in 2024]

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Best College Funds for Babies [How to Start Saving Smart]

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Don’t Believe These 17 Social Security Myths

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Today’s 10 Fastest Dying Careers [2024]

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Top 15 Cities With the Highest Minimum Wages

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These Jobs Are the Most Susceptible to AI

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20 Fastest-Growing Occupations Over the Coming Decade

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15 Alarming Gen X Retirement Statistics 

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10 Ways Seniors Can Maintain Their Mental Health

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10 Most Expensive Cities to Buy a House In [2024]

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Why Would Your Social Security Benefits Be Cut or Reduced? 10 Ways It Can Happen

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9 Financial Mistakes That Can Quickly Drain Your Retirement Savings

Planning Money Retirement Planning

How to Invest HSA Funds [Level Up Your Retirement Savings]

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21 Best Side Hustles for Retirees [More Fun, More Funds!]

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‘Dirty Dozen’: 12 Tax Scams to Watch Out For [And How to Avoid Them]

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10 Cheapest Cities to Host a Super Bowl Watch Party in 2024

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One Less Tax Season Worry: File for Free With the IRS

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What Is IRS Direct File [And How Does It Work?]

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Do Installment Loans Build Credit?

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Best Mint Alternatives [10 Best Ways to Replace Mint]