Riley Adams, CPA

Founder & CEO, Young & the Invested
About the Author

Riley Adams 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.

Planning Money

SEP IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s the Difference?

Investing Money

5 Best Interactive Brokers Alternatives [2023]

Investing Money

12 Best Stock Screeners + Stock Scanners [Apps & Sites, 2023]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

21 Best Investing Research & Stock Analysis Websites [2023]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

17 Best Stock Research + Analysis Apps, Tools and Software

Investing Money

11 Best Day Trading Platforms [Apps + Software, 2023]

Investing Money

8 Best Bat Mitzvah Gifts [Financial Gift Ideas That Last]

Investing Money

8 Best Bar Mitzvah Gifts [Financial Gift Ideas That Last]

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

10 Best Free Debit Cards for Kids & Teens [Save, Spend & Earn]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

The 13 Best Investment Apps for Beginners [2023]

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

10 Best Greenlight Alternatives [Cards for Kids & Teens]

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

Teaching Kids about Money Management: Budget, Save + Spend

Managing Money Reviews

Copper Banking for Teens Review [Debit Card for Minors]

Investing Money

10 Best Investments for Grandchildren: Ways to Save & Invest

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

13 Best Allowance and Chore Apps for Kids [Easier Family Life]

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

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

Planning Money

Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Each Year or Invest Elsewhere?

Investing Money

8 Best Stock & Portfolio Trackers [Investment Tracker Software]

Investing Money

14 Best Stock Picking Services, Subscriptions, & Sites

Investing Money

11 Best Stock Advisor Websites & Services to Seize Alpha

Investing Money

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

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

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

Investing Money

8 Best Investments for Beginners [Build a Diversified Portfolio]

Managing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

13 Best Compound Interest Investments + Accounts [2023]

Planning Money

How Much to Save for Your Kid’s College [3 Tax-Smart Options]

Managing Money

11 Best Debit Cards for Kids [2023]

Managing Money

7 Best Step Alternatives [Apps Like Step Banking]

Investing Money

11 Best Acorns Alternatives [Better Micro-Investing Apps]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money Reviews

Fidelity® Youth Account Review [Investment Account for Teens]

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

Allowance for Kids: How Much to Give [Age Appropriate Amount]

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

11 Best Stock Portfolio Tracking Apps [Stock Trackers]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

7 Best Fundamental Analysis Tools to Find Value Stocks [2023]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

7 Best Teen Checking Accounts [Banks for Teens]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

3 Best Ways to Invest $1,000 for a Child’s Future [2023]

Investing Money Reviews

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

Investing Money

What Is the Best Investment for a Child’s Future? Make a Plan Now

Managing Money

How to Remove a Charge-Off Without Paying [2 Steps to Follow]

Managing Money Reviews

Chase First Banking Review: Bank Account & Debit Card for Kids

Managing Money

Best Credit Cards for Kids [Build Credit & Money Habits Early]

Investing Money

11 Best Fractional Share Brokerages to Buy Partial Stocks & ETFs

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

10 Best Non-Stock Investments [Alternatives to the Stock Market]

Planning Money

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

Investing Money

14 Best Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors [2023]

Investing Money

How to Open a Brokerage Account for a Child

Planning Money

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

Investing Money

6 Ways to Invest in Apartment Buildings [w/Minimal Effort!]

Investing Money

Appreciating Assets: 10 Best Things that Appreciate in Value

Managing Money

How Old Do You Have to Be to Open a Bank Account at Bank of America?

Managing Money

Should a College Student Get a Credit Card? [Is it a Good Idea?]

Investing Money

5 Best Investment Accounts for Kids [Child Investment Plans]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

6 Best Godchild Gifts to Build Their Financial Future [Not Toys!]

Investing Money

4 Best Baptism Gift Ideas [What to Give at a Christening]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

Investing for Kids: How to Start Investing for Your Child

Managing Money

Teenage Money Management & Helpful Financial Planning Apps

Investing Money

9 Best Online Stock Brokers for Beginners [2023]

Reviews

Bloom Investing for Teens Review [Paid Teen Investing App]

Investing Money

Custodial Account Rules: Bank & Brokerage Accounts for Children

Investing Money

Stock Trading for Teens: Smart Teenage Investing for Under 18

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

Stock Trading Risks Kids Should Understand: Trading for Kids

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

9 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Sites + Platforms [2023]

Managing Money

How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Debit Card?

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card [Boost Your Credit]

Investing Money

4 Best Ways to Save Money for Kids [Children’s Savings Plans]

Planning Money

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

Managing Money

How to Open a Bank Account for a Minor: Steps, What You Need

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

How Old Do You Have to Be to Have or Open a Bank Account?

Managing Money

11 Best First Credit Cards [Beginners’ First Time Credit Cards]

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

8 Best Empower Alternatives [Apps Like Personal Capital]

Managing Money

5 Best Credit Cards for Teens [Build Credit in 2023]

Managing Money

How Old do You Have to be to Get a Credit Card? [Minimum Age]

Managing Money

How to Get a Credit Card for the First Time: Starter Credit Cards

Managing Money

Joint Credit Cards: Can They Be a Good Way to Build Credit?

Investing Money

9 Best Robo-Advisors for Investing Money Automatically [2023]

Investing Money

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

Planning Money

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

Investing Money

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

Managing Money

8 Best Credit Cards for Students with No Credit [Building Credit]

Managing Money Reviews

Axos First Checking Account Review [Free Checking + Debit Card]

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

9 Best Charles Schwab Alternatives [2023]

Investing Money

35 Best Passive Income Ideas + Passive Income Investments

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

31 Millennial Spending Habits & Income Statistics to Know, 2023

Managing Money

7 Best Banks for Real Estate Investors + Landlords

Investing Money

30 NFT Statistics to Understand in 2023 [Market, Sales & Trends]

Managing Money

50 Best Money-Making Apps That Pay You Real Money

Investing Money

Roth IRA for Kids: Can I Open a Custodial IRA for a Child?

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 Does Robinhood Make Money?

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

How to Invest in Your 20s [Best Ways to Start Investing Money]

Investing Money

10 Best Portfolio Analysis Tools [Portfolio Analyzer Options]

Managing Money

What is Credit Card Piggybacking & Does it Help Credit Scores?

Managing Money

Secured Credit Card vs Unsecured: What’s the Difference?

Reviews

First National Realty Partners Review: Grocery-Anchored CRE

Managing Money

What is Cash Back on Credit Cards and How Does it Work?

Managing Money

Best Accounting Software for Rental Properties [Free + Paid]

Investing Money

How to Build a Stock Portfolio [7 Steps to Create It from Scratch]

Managing Money

Best Video Intercom Systems for Apartments [Fix Your Callbox]

Investing Money

5 Best Wine Investing Apps & Platforms [It’s a Cellar’s Market]

Managing Money

How Old Do You Have to Be to Open a Bank Account at Chase?

Managing Money

Is No Credit Better than Bad Credit? [No Credit vs Bad Credit]

Managing Money

10 Best Credit Cards for No Credit History: Starter Credit Cards

Managing Money

What is a Credit Card Charge Off & What Happens If You Get One?

Managing Money

Will Having Authorized User Status Help Build Your Credit Score?

Managing Money

How Many Bank Accounts Should I Have? [Checking & Savings]

Managing Money

Can Bad Credit Impact Your Job Search? What to Know

Managing Money

Battling a Thin Credit File: What It Is & How to Fatten It Up

Managing Money

7 Advantages of Credit and the Benefits of Building Good Credit

Managing Money

What’s the Minimum Age for an Authorized User on a Credit Card?

Investing Money

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

Managing Money Reviews

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

Investing Money

How to Become a Successful Investor [Exactly What It Takes]

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

10 Best Investments for Roth IRA Accounts [Target High-Growth]

Managing Money

What is a Credit Utilization Rate and How Does it Affect Credit?

Managing Money

A Closer Look at all the Types of Credit Cards & How They Work

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

75+ Cryptocurrency Statistics Show Crypto’s Gone Mainstream

Reviews

6 Best ButterflyMX Alternatives [Video Intercom Systems, 2023]

Managing Money

How to Open a Security Deposit Account to Hold Rental Deposits

Managing Money

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

Investing Money

11 Best Investment Accounts [Types to Use, 2023]

Managing Money

5 Ways to Build Credit as a College Student: What to Know

Investing Money

30 Machine Learning Statistics + Trends in 2023

Managing Money

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

Managing Money

I Appreciate You: What It Means & Why You Should Say It

Investing Money

Can I Retire at 60 with $500K? [YES! See Examples of How]

Investing Money

11 Best Alternative Investments [Options to Consider, 2023]

Investing Money

8 Best Online Rent Payment Systems [Rent Collection Services]

Managing Money

How to Build Your Child’s Credit [Start Building Credit Under 18]

Investing Money

Should You Invest in Real Estate vs. Stocks? You Might Try Both

Investing Money

VTI vs. VTSAX: How Different Are These Index Funds?

Investing Money

21 Goals for Teenagers (Set Money, Life and Academic Goals)

Investing Money

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

Investing Money

VTSAX vs. VFIAX: Which Index Fund Performs Better?

Investing Money

What to Do When the Stock Market is Crashing

Managing Money

What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Does It Work?

Managing Money

$35,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?

Managing Money

$60,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?

Managing Money

$55,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?

Managing Money

$45,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?

Investing Money

11 Best Fundrise Alternatives: Accredited & Non-Accredited Apps

Investing Money

What is Generational Wealth and How Do You Build It?

How to Buy Stocks

How to Buy Tesla Shares: Invest in TSLA Stock Today

How to Buy Stocks

How to Buy Amazon Shares: Invest in AMZN Stock Today

Taxes

MACRS Depreciation, Table & Calculator: The Complete Guide

Investing Money

How to Politely Ask Tenants for Rent [On Time]

How to Buy Stocks

How to Buy Facebook Shares: Invest in FB Stock Today

Taxes

The Best Tax Software for 2023, Reviewed

Investing Money

5 Best Investments for Taxable Accounts [Taxable Investments]

Investing Money

VTI vs SPY: What’s the Difference Between These Index Funds?

Paid Media

Stock Trading for Teens: Smart Teenage Investing for Under 18

Paid Media

5 Best Credit Cards for Teens [Build Credit in 2023]