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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Smart Sign-Ups: 12 Instant Sign-Up Bonus Apps

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Unlock Quick Cash: 5 Simple Ways to Get $10 Fast

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From Zero to $100 Fast: 12 Clever Ways to Quickly Make $100

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The Secret World of Private Equity Investing: What You Should Know

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Demystifying Real Estate Investing: REITs vs Private Equity

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How Your HSA Can Double as an Extra Retirement Account

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9 Useful Money Management Tips for College Students

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How to Establish Credit by Self-Reporting to Credit Bureaus

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9 Ways to Save $10,000 in a Year [Save Money Faster]

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How to Track Your Net Worth [8 Best Apps]

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Prepare for College Costs Now [How Much to Save + Where]

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8 Simple Strategies for Automating Your Savings

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12 Best Investment Vehicles to Grow Your Wealth

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8 Best Services + Subscriptions for Choosing Stocks

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12 Best Quicken Competitors for Your Finances

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Your Simple Guide to Budgeting [Free Excel Template]

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Term Life Insurance: Pros + Cons You Should Know

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Your Beginner’s Guide to Buying on Margin

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The Difference Between the Stock Market + Gambling

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8 Best Types of Accounts for Newbie Investors

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Stock Investing: A Pathway to Wealth + Financial Freedom

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7 Simple Steps to Become an Investor

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13 High-Yield Investments With Little Risk

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How to Teach Yourself Investing [Easy Steps to Follow]

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Stocks

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Easy Ways to Establish Credit + Grow Your Score

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Unsecured Credit Cards: Are You Ready for One?

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Roth IRA vs SEP IRA: Which Plan Makes Sense for You?

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6 Best Checking Accounts for Teenagers [Teen Banking Made Easy]

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3 Best Ways to Invest for Your Child’s Future [Start Saving Now]

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6 Ways to Start Investing in Apartments

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Is College a Good Time to Get a Credit Card? [Student Credit Cards]

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How to Get Your First Credit Card [Even Without Credit]

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401(k) Rollovers: Different Kinds + When They Make Sense

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Can Charitable Tax Deductions Save You Money?

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3 Strategies to Establish Credit as a 17-Year-Old

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VTI vs. SPY: Which Fund Makes Sense For You?

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4 Financial Baptism Presents Worth Considering

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Accredited Investor vs. Qualified Purchaser: What’s the Difference?

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Crypto Accounts for Minors [Where + How to Open an Account]

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How UTMA Custodial Accounts Can Financially Prepare Children

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10 Non-Stock Investments for Portfolio Diversification

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Your Beginners Guide to Investing in Small Businesses

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Best Rental Accounting Programs [Includes Free Options]

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30 Interesting Machine Learning Statistics + Trends

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5 Ways Minors Can Build Credit

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VTI vs. VOO: Which Should You Invest In?

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IRA vs. 401(k): Which Should You Prioritize?

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5 Best Credit Cards for Children + Teens

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Sophisticated Investor vs. Accredited Investor: What’s the Difference?

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7 Best Investment Trackers [Monitor Stocks + Other Investments]

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13 Dividend Kings for Royally Resilient Income

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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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15 Alarming Gen X Retirement Statistics 

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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

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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]