5 Key Steps to Join the 401(k) Millionaires Club
In 2013, Fritz Gilbert reached a goal he had worked toward for 28 years: His 401(k) hit the million-dollar mark. With that tick to seven digits, Gilbert, who is 55,…
Arielle O'Shea
Arielle covers investing and retirement as a writer for NerdWallet. Her goal is to write about money in a way that makes it inclusive and empowering rather than alienating and intimidating. She's been reporting on and writing about personal finance for over a decade, and holds a bachelor's degree in English from Shepherd University. Her writing has appeared in Esquire, Money, The Billfold, Women's Health, USA Today, Forbes, Mashable and the Los Angeles Times, and she contributed to the book "Money 911" while working for author Jean Chatzky. She likes bad reality TV and increasing her 401(k) contribution.
Posts by Arielle O'Shea:
How to Buy Disney Stock
Even if theme parks aren’t your thing, there’s a good chance some of your money flows into The Walt Disney Company’s pockets: The behemoth owns ESPN, ABC and Marvel Studios, among…
How to Buy Nike Stock
In a year of stock market ups and downs, Nike stock has shown relative strength: Though the stock’s price has softened since September highs, it is still up over 15%…
Free Investments Can Come at a Cost
There’s a new trend in investing: free. You can now trade stocks, own index funds and even get portfolio management with no fee. This is noteworthy, though investors may not…
How to Achieve Financial Independence
Retirement has a synonym: financial independence. Both terms are used to define a financial status that, once reached, means you’re no longer dependent on outside sources of income. You can…
Best-Performing Stocks
It’s been a volatile time for the stock market, but these top-performing stocks have posted solid growth despite that rockiness. Below are the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500, measured by performance…
Should You Save, Invest or Pay Off Student Loans?
The question to ask isn’t whether to pay off student loans or invest. It’s actually how much you have saved for emergencies. That should be your top priority. While it feels…
How Today’s Low Taxes Can Nurture Your Nest Egg
Like death, taxes remain uncertain. But they’re now on sale. Under the new tax laws, individual tax rates are broadly lower and the standard deduction — which directly reduces your taxable…
Types of Investments
As an investor, you have a lot of options for where to put your money. It’s important to weigh them carefully. Investments are generally bucketed into three major categories: stocks,…
Types of Stocks: Find What’s Right for You
There are two basic types of stock: common and preferred. Within those categories, stocks are also grouped by other factors, including company size, industry, location and growth potential. The two…
