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R.J. Weiss is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over a decade of experience in financial planning, and founder of The Ways To Wealth.
Expert reviewer for BestColleges.com and has been quoted in publications like Business Insider, Yahoo, Mint, USA Today, CNET, the New York Times and Forbes.
Holds a B.A. in finance from Eastern Illinois University and completed the CFP® Certification curriculum program at The American College. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) and Small Business Coverage Specialist (SBCS) designations.
R.J. Weiss is not just a financial planner but a trusted voice in the realm of financial content. At The Ways To Wealth, R.J. and his team are dedicated to publishing a wide range of content in the financial space, from fair and unbiased assessments of financial products and services to insightful articles, guides and resources. Their commitment to accuracy and relevance ensures that readers get the most up-to-date and reliable information.
R.J.'s unique approach to content creation is based on experience, research, and a deep understanding of the financial industry. He believes in the power of firsthand experience and combines this with extensive research and expert insights to provide valuable content to his readers.
Outside of his professional life, R.J. is an avid traveler, a husband, and a proud father of three. He resides just outside of Chicago, IL.
R.J. Weiss holds a B.A. in finance from Eastern Illinois University. He became a Certified Financial Planner® on December 10, 2010, after completing the CFP® Certification curriculum program at The American College. Further enhancing his credentials, R.J. has earned the Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) and Small Business Coverage Specialist (SBCS) designation.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
If you're tired of guessing your net worth, Empower has a free dashboard that finally puts your entire financial life on one screen. We break down the "hidden fee" finder and the retirement planner to see if their paid wealth management is actually worth the premium price tag.
Starting your portfolio with the Acorns sign-up bonus is about as low-pressure as it gets, especially since you don't even need to pick your own stocks. We explain why you won't find a promo code box in the app and how to make sure your first $5 investment actually triggers that $20 reward.
Snagging a Chime sign-up bonus is straightforward, but you have to hit a specific 45-day window to qualify. We take an honest look at what counts as a "real" direct deposit and how Chime’s $100 offer stacks up against other popular banking apps like SoFi and MoneyLion.
Snagging an extra $15 on GoCashBack is one of the easiest wins in online shopping, but you have to know which code to use. We walk through the "earnings" requirement you'll need to hit before you can withdraw and how to make sure the bonus actually sticks to your account.
Ditch the complexity of managing physical rentals and explore how to build a diversified portfolio through digital platforms. We break down the most reliable ways to invest in everything from residential homes to farmland, analyzing which sites offer the best balance of steady cash flow and long-term growth.
If you have a little extra cash sitting around, why not put it to work? We analyze the most practical ways to turn a small sum into a larger one—from spotting undervalued furniture to taking advantage of bank bonuses—without falling for the typical "get rich quick" traps.
