About The Ways To Wealth
The Ways To Wealth is a personal finance publication founded and edited by R.J. Weiss, CFP®. Since 2016, more than 30 million people have visited the site for practical, plain-English guidance on earning more, saving more and investing wisely.
The Mission
Make a positive difference in people’s lives by delivering objective, reliable advice and recommendations that help them make more money, save more money and invest wisely.
Why millions turn to Ways to Wealth
Practical help for real money decisions
Real expertise
CFP®-led guidance from a finance professional.
Reader-first recommendations
We judge products by real-world usefulness.
Plain-English explanations
Complex topics broken into practical steps.
Independent review process
Our opinions are not controlled by advertisers.
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In the News
R.J. Weiss, CFP®, and The Ways To Wealth have been featured in and cited by leading publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, USA Today, CNET, The New York Times, Bankrate and Harvard.edu.
These features reflect our commitment to clear, practical financial education and our ability to explain money topics in a way readers can understand and use.
For media inquiries, expert commentary or partnership requests, please visit our Work with The Ways To Wealth page.
Contributors and Editorial History
The Ways To Wealth is currently founded, edited and primarily written by R.J. Weiss, CFP®. Over the years, the site has also featured work from experienced editors and contributors whose articles remain part of our content library.
- R.J. Weiss, Editor-in-Chief
R.J. Weiss is the founder, editor and principal writer for The Ways To Wealth. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ whose work has appeared in Forbes, Bloomberg, MSN Money and other publications. - Jenni Sisson, Contributor
Jenni Sisson is a seasoned freelance writer and editor who specializes in personal finance and entrepreneurship. Her insightful contributions can be found in Business Insider and Finance Buzz, and she’s the engaging host of the Mama’s Money Map podcast. Sisson’s practical approach to financial management, honed as a mother of four, resonates with a wide audience seeking realistic and actionable advice. - Vanessa Zeigler, Contributor
Vanessa Zeigler is a freelance writer and editor focused on personal finance and time management. She has an MBA from Duke University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She writes about frugal-living techniques, side hustles, product testing, selling on Etsy and eBay, and using money-making apps. - Cleveland Dietz, Contributor
Cleveland Dietz is a graduate of the Journalism program at Purdue University – Indianapolis. He is a freelance writer whose expertise shines in guiding readers through the intricacies of personal finance. His own success story of overcoming credit card and student loan debt fuels his passion for teaching others about smart budgeting, effective side hustles, and strategic investing.
How We Make Money
The Ways To Wealth is an independent, reader-supported publication. We may earn money when readers click certain links, sign up for partner offers or use products featured on our site.
That compensation helps keep our content free, but it does not determine our opinions, recommendations or review scores. We do not accept payment for placement in our editorial rankings or best-of lists.
You can learn more about our business model on our How We Make Money page, and read our full Editorial Guidelines and Review Methodology to see how we evaluate financial products and services.
