Riley Adams, CPA

Founder & CEO, WealthUp
About the Author

Riley Adams is the Founder and CEO of WealthUp (previously 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.

Managing Money

5 Best Debit Cards for Rewards + Cash Back [2023]

Investing Money

19 Best Income-Generating Assets [Invest in Cash Flow, 2023]

Reviews

BusyKid vs. Chase First Banking [Which Is the Better Kids Debit Card?]

Managing Money

Do Installment Loans Build Credit?

Investing Money

19 Best Investment Apps and Platforms [Free + Paid, 2023]

Investing Money

10 Best Acorns Alternatives [Better Micro-Investing Apps]

Reviews

Chase First Banking vs. Jassby [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Reviews

Chase First Banking vs. Axos First Checking [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Reviews

Chase First Banking vs. Current [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Planning Money

How to Self-Report to Credit Bureaus [DIY Credit Building]

Managing Money

8 Best Free Debit Cards for Kids & Teens

Managing Money

Best Mint Alternatives [10 Best Ways to Replace Mint]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

12 Best Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors [2023]

Investing Money

Where to Keep Your Money Other Than a Traditional Bank

Investing Money

Best Investing Apps for Teens Under 18 [Stock Trading Apps]

Reviews

GoHenry vs. Copper [Which Is the Better Kids Debit Card?]

Managing Money

11 Best Apps for Landlords to Manage Property Effectively [2023]

Reviews

BusyKid vs. GoHenry [Which Is the Better Kids Debit Card?]

Investing Money

How to Invest as a Teenager Under 18 [Investing for Teens]

Managing Money

9 Best Debit Cards for Teens [Reviewed by a CPA + Father]

Investing Money Reviews

Seeking Alpha Review: Are the Premium & Pro Plans Worth It?

Reviews

Current vs. Jassby [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Reviews

Current vs. Axos First Checking [Which Teen Debit Card is Better?]

Planning Money

Free $10 Instantly: Make $10 Fast With Bonuses + Cash Back

Planning Money

How to Make $100 Fast [Apps + In-Person Opportunities]

Planning Money

Best Instant Sign-Up Bonus Apps [Grab Free Cash Instantly]

Planning Money

How to Make $20 Fast [10 Legit Ways to Get Free $ Instantly]

Reviews

Fidelity Bloom Review [Save + Spend to Better Money Habits]

Managing Money

11 Best Prepaid Debit Cards for Teens & Kids [Reloadable]

Managing Money

7 Best Banks for Real Estate Investors + Landlords

Reviews

BusyKid vs. Jassby [Which Kids Debit Card is Better?]

Investing Money

Why Shrinking Inflation Could Be the Best Christmas Gift

Reviews

Plynk Review [Investment App for Beginners]

Planning Money

7 Best Self-Employed Retirement Plans [2024]

Reviews

GoHenry vs. Jassby [Which Is the Better Kids Debit Card?]

Planning Money

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

Planning Money

7 Best Multifamily Property Management Software to Use [2023]

Investing Money

The Best Retirement Plans for 2024 [Workplace + Individual]

Reviews

GoHenry vs. Axos First Checking [Which Is the Better Teen Debit Card?]

Reviews

BusyKid vs. Current [Which Teen Debit Card is Better?]

Investing Money

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

Planning Money

What Makes a Good Leader? How the Grinch Stole Charisma

Managing Money

7 Best Rental Listing Sites [Where to List Apartment Rentals]

Investing Money

12 Best Stock Charting Apps [Free + Paid Software: 2023]

Planning Money

Leaders vs. Managers: What is the Difference?

Planning Money

Don’t Let Technical Debt Jeopardize Your Progress

Managing Money Reviews

Greenlight Card Review [Best Debit Card for Kids + Parents]

Planning Money

How to Make $100 a Day

Planning Money

Starter Guide to Finances for Students

Planning Money

How to Reverse Budget With ‘Pay Yourself First’ Budgeting

Managing Money

How to Save $10,000 in a Year [9 Realistic + Effective Ways]

Planning Money

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

Managing Money

Can You Pay Rent With a Credit Card? [Charge It or Not?]

Reviews

Step vs. Current [Which Teen Debit Card is Better?]

Managing Money

$40,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Managing Money

$45,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Managing Money

$35,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Managing Money

$60,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Managing Money

$50,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Managing Money

$55,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? [Before + After Tax]

Reviews

Greenlight vs. Current [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Reviews

Copper vs. Jassby [Which Kids’ Debit Card is Better?]

Managing Money

11 Best Debit Cards for Kids [2023]

Reviews

Copper vs. Axos First Checking [Which Teen Debit Card Is Best?]

Reviews

Step vs. Axos First Checking [Which Teen Debit Card’s Best?]

Managing Money

How to Create a Rent Ledger [Get Our Free Ledger Template]

Reviews

Step vs. Jassby [Which Teen Debit Card Is Better?]

Planning Money

How to Make $50 Fast [Several Ways to Get $50 Or More]

Investing Money

How to Make Money From Rental Property [Direct Ownership]

Reviews

Axos First Checking vs. BusyKid [Teen vs. Kids’ Debit Card]

Investing Money

How to Invest in Private Real Estate With Private Equity Funds

Reviews

Greenlight vs. Axos First Checking [Which Kids’ Debit Card Is Best?]

Planning Money

How to Start a College Fund [529s + More]

Reviews

Greenlight vs. Jassby [Which Kids’ Debit Card Is Worth It?]

Reviews

Axos First Checking vs. Jassby [Teen vs. Family Card]

Managing Money

Can You Screen Tenants Without a Social Security Number?

Investing Money

Best Investments for Teenagers [What to Invest In as a Teen]

Investing Money

What Is a High-Yield Savings Account? How Does It Work?

Investing Money

75+ Cryptocurrency Statistics Show Crypto’s Gone Mainstream

Investing Money

How to Get Free Stocks for Signing Up: 14 Apps w/Free Shares

Managing Money

6 Best Ways to Collect Rent Online [Landlords’ Easy Button]

Taxes

Section 1231 vs. 1245 vs. 1250: Sales of Business Property

Investing Money

Best Taxable Brokerage Accounts for Parents + Teens

Reviews

Step vs. GoHenry [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Investing Money

What Is a Custodial Brokerage Account + How Does It Work?

Managing Money

9 Best Rent Collection Apps & Software for Landlords [2023]

Investing Money

Best Trading Accounts for Minors [Stock Investing Under 18]

Reviews

GoHenry vs. Current [Which Is the Better Teen Debit Card?]

Investing Money

60 Personal Finance Statistics You Might Not Know (But Should!)

Managing Money

13 Best Banking Apps for Kids & Teens [Kid + Teen Banking]

Investing Money

7 Best Brokerage Accounts for Minors [2023]

Managing Money

How to Track Rental Property Expenses [Quick + Easy, 2023]

Reviews

Greenlight vs. Copper [Which Teen Debit Card Is Worth the Fee?]

Managing Money

How to Run a Credit Check on a Tenant [Trust But Verify]

Reviews

BusyKid vs. Copper [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Reviews

Step vs. BusyKid [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Investing Money

13 Best Robinhood Alternatives [US + Non-US Trading Apps]

Investing Money

13 Best Stock Trading Apps & Platforms [Free + Paid, 2023]

Investing Money

9 Best Charles Schwab Competitors [Alternatives to Schwab]

Investing Money

11 Best Alternative Investments [Options to Consider, 2023]

Planning Money

Free $5 Instantly: How to Make an Extra $5 Fast

Managing Money

How to Get Free Money Now [15 Ways to Earn Money Today]

Reviews

Step vs. Greenlight [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Investing Money

12 Best Types of Investment Vehicles to See Right Now [2023]

Investing Money

10 Best Stock Picking Services, Subscriptions, & Sites

Investing Money

8 Best Investing Apps for College Students to Start Investing

Investing Money

15 Best Discount Brokers [Low-Cost Online Brokerage Accounts]

Investing Money

How to Get Rich Off Stocks by Investing in the Stock Market

Investing Money

18 Easy Ways to Make Money While You Sleep [2023]

Investing Money

Investing for Young Adults: Best Investments to Make [2023]

Investing Money

30 Passive Income Apps that Give & Make You Money [2023]

Investing Money

6 Ways to Turn Money into More Money [Make Money from Money]

Managing Money

How to Report Bad Tenants to Credit Bureaus

Investing Money

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Cryptocurrency?

Investing Money

21 Best Investing Research & Stock Analysis Websites [2023]

Investing Money

14 Best Stock & Investment Newsletters for Inbox Alpha [2023]

Investing Money

17 Best Stock News Apps & Sites [Financial & Stock Market Info]

Managing Money

Should You Collect Rent Using Venmo Recurring Payments?

Reviews

Motley Fool Rule Breakers Review [Picking Growth Stocks]

Investing Money

Motley Fool Stock Advisor vs. Rule Breakers: Who’s Best? [2023]

Investing Money

How to Know What Stocks to Buy: Pick Stocks for the Long-Term

Investing Money

9 Best Stock Portfolio Tracking Apps [Stock Trackers]

Investing Money

9 Best Motley Fool Alternatives [Competitors’ Sites to Use, 2023]

Investing Money

8 Best Seeking Alpha Alternatives [Competitors’ Sites to Use]

Investing Money

How to Become an Investor [Exactly What It Takes]

Investing Money

Zacks vs Motley Fool: Which Stock Picking Service is Better?

Reviews

Motley Fool Review: Is Stock Advisor Worth It? [Our Take]

Investing Money

7 Investment Strategies for Beginners [Simple Stock Investing]

Investing Money

8 Best Ways to Invest a Lump Sum Life Insurance Payout [2023]

Investing Money

10 Investments that Earn a Great Return [10% or More]

Investing Money

Motley Fool Epic Bundle Review [Is It Better to Bundle?]

Investing Money

11 Best Stock Advisor Websites & Services to Seize Alpha

Investing Money

17 Best Stock Research + Analysis Apps, Tools and Software

Investing Money

Seeking Alpha vs Motley Fool: Which Stock Service Is Better?

Investing Money Reviews

Fidelity Youth Account Review [Investment Account for Teens]

Managing Money

50 Best Money-Making Apps That Pay You Real Money

Planning Money

How to Manage Rental Property [Be the Best DIY Landlord]

Investing Money

How to Politely Ask Tenants for Rent [On Time]

Taxes

Forms W-2 vs. W-4 vs. W-9: What Are The Differences?

Planning Money

How to Make Money in High School [Earn Your First $1,000]

Managing Money

Should I Use a Property Manager or Management Company?

Planning Money

30 Best Side Hustles for Teens [In-Person + Online, 2023]

Investing Money

8 Best Stock & Portfolio Trackers [Investment Tracker Software]

Investing Money

8 Best Stock Portfolio Management Software Tools + Apps [2023]

Investing Money

10 Best Portfolio Analysis Tools [Portfolio Analyzer Options]

Planning Money

How to Make Money as a Kid [25 Ways For Any Age]

Planning Money

7 Best Paid Surveys for Kids and Teens [Online Surveys]

Managing Money

40+ Ways to Make Money as a Teenager [Fast + Smart, 2023]

Investing Money

REITs vs. Private Equity in the Commercial Real Estate Market

Investing Money

8 Best Online Rent Payment Systems [Rent Collection Services]

Managing Money Reviews

Millionacres Mogul Review: Is This Motley Fool Service Worth It?

Investing Money

How to Make Money in Stocks [Investing in the Stock Market]

Investing Money

How to Invest in Blue Chip Stocks for Starters [Steady Eddies]

Investing Money

How to Research Stocks Before You Buy [How to Pick Stocks]

Investing Money

4 Best Ways to Invest While a College Student [How to Invest]

Managing Money

How to Open a Rent Escrow Account for Renters [And Why]

Investing Money

12 Swing Trade Alerts Services [Apps for Profitable Trades, 2023]

Reviews

Motley Fool Everlasting Stocks Review [Long-Term Picks]

Managing Money

Rental Property Accounting + Bookkeeping: A Landlord’s Guide

Investing Money

How to Increase Net Worth: 14 Best Ways to Grow Your Assets

Investing Money

How to Invest Money: 5 Steps to Start Investing w/Little Money

Investing Money

19 Best High-Yield Investments [Safe Options Right Now]

Investing Money

Learn to Invest by Yourself [Beat the Market With Investing Basics]

Investing Money

9 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Sites + Platforms [2023]

Investing Money

10 Best Investments for Roth IRA Accounts [Higher-Growth]

Investing Money

8 Best Investments for Beginners [Build a Diversified Portfolio]

Reviews

Step vs. Copper [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Managing Money

New Jersey Security Deposit Law [What Landlords Should Know]

Investing Money

How to Open a Brokerage Account for a Child

Managing Money

13 Best Money Apps for Teens Under 18 [Invest, Pay + More]

Reviews

Bloom Investing for Teens Review [Paid Teen Investing App]

Investing Money

5 Best Under-18 Investment Accounts [Invest as a Minor]

Managing Money

Best GoHenry Alternatives [Debit Cards Like GoHenry]

Managing Money

25 Best Jobs for 15-Year-Olds [In-Person + Online, 2023]

Planning Money

25 Summer Jobs for Teens [Start Your Job Search Here]

Investing Money

14 Best Apps That Give You Money for Signing Up [Free Money]

Investing Money

The 13 Best Investment Apps for Beginners [2023]

Investing Money

REITs vs Private Placements: An Investment Guide [2023]

Investing Money

11 Best Fractional Share Brokerages to Buy Partial Stocks & ETFs

Investing Money

9 Best Online Stock Brokers for Beginners [2023]

Planning Money

28 Best Jobs for 13-Year-Olds [Online + Side Hustles]

Reviews

BusyKid vs. Greenlight [Which Is the Better Kids’ Debit Card?]

Investing Money

Stock Trading for Teens: Smart Teenage Investing for Under 18

Managing Money

7 Best Step Alternatives [Apps Like Step Banking]

Investing Money

17 Best Money Apps for Kids [Banking, Stock Investing + More]

Investing Money

12 Stocks for Kids: Kid-Friendly Stocks to Begin Investing [2023]

Investing Money

11 Best Investment Books for Kids, Teens & Young Adults [2023]

Managing Money

7 Best PayPal Alternatives for Teens Under 18 Years Old [2023]

Investing Money

29 Things to Save Up For as a Teenager or Young Adult [2023]

Investing Money

10 Financial Gifts for Babies, Kids & Grandkids [No More Toys]

Investing Money

11 Best Free Investing Apps [Invest for Free in 2023]

Managing Money

10 Best Greenlight Alternatives [Cards for Kids & Teens]

Investing Money

7 Best Investments for Kids [Investing for Children, 2023]

Investing Money

11 Best Micro Investing Apps [Small Investment Apps, 2023]

Managing Money

Should You Open a Child Bank Account with a Debit Card?

Investing Money

10 Best Investments for Grandchildren: Ways to Save & Invest

Investing Money

13 Best Stock Trading Apps + Platforms for Beginners [2023]

Investing Money

How to Teach Your Kids About Investing: 8 Savvy Parenting Tips

Planning Money

26 Best Online Jobs for Teens [Make Money at Home]