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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 could only read 10 books to transform your financial life, these are the titles that belong on your shelf. We break down the core lessons from legends like Seth Godin and Cal Newport to show you how to increase your market value and build long-term leverage in any industry.
If you've struggled with credit card debt in the past, a traditional card might feel like a trap. We explore how Extra uses your own bank balance to set a "spend power" limit, giving you a safe way to rebuild your score with built-in guardrails that prevent you from spending money you don't have.
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While SPY and VOO track the same index, their structures create different advantages for different types of investors. We analyze why VOO’s ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio makes it the gold standard for long-term compounding, while SPY remains the top choice for active traders who demand high-volume liquidity.
Finding the right financial mentor shouldn't drain your bank account. We put the most popular free and low-cost planning tools to the test—including robo-advisors and non-profit counseling—to show you exactly where to get expert help with debt, investing, and retirement.
The biggest hurdle to a second income is often just knowing where to start without wasting time. We cut through the noise to highlight 28 beginner-friendly options that skip the steep learning curves. From user-generated content to professional organizing, find out which ventures offer the quickest path to your first $500.
