Best Financial Advisors
The best financial advisors offer financial planning and investment management for a low fee. View NerdWallet’s list of the best financial advisors and financial planners.
Arielle O'Shea
Arielle is a NerdWallet authority on retirement and investing. She’s made appearances on the “Today” show, “NBC Nightly News” and “ABC World News Tonight,” and has been quoted by national publications including The New York Times, Bloomberg News and The Washington Post. Arielle has covered personal finance for over a decade, and was a senior writer at NerdWallet before becoming an editor. Prior to NerdWallet, she worked for personal finance journalist Jean Chatzky. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Arielle O'Shea:
What Is a Financial Planner, and Do You Need One?
You’ve got financial questions. The internet’s got answers. So do friends, family members and late-night TV money gurus. But sometimes you need a professional who can provide money advice that’s…
What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One?
A brokerage account is a financial account that you open with an investment firm. Unlike a bank account, you can use a brokerage account to purchase investments, including stocks. If…
5 Best Ways to Invest $5,000
A $5,000 windfall is unlikely to change your life, but it is likely to change how you invest — or give you a jumping-off point to start investing, if you’re…
4 Best Ways to Invest $1,000
When money lands in your lap, no matter what the amount, you want to do right by it. But figuring out how to invest is, like many things, harder with…
5 Investing Tips for Your 20s
The years following college graduation aren’t always known for savvy financial moves. Living with parents, maybe. Student loan debt, yes. Call it a pipe dream, but what those years should be known…
401(k) Rollovers: A Quick Start Guide
When you take a 401(k) from an old job, you have a few options on what to do with it. But for many people, a great choice is to convert…
How and Where to Open a Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is a true gift for retirement savers: While there’s no immediate tax benefit, withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free. There are three steps to starting a Roth…
How to Invest $500
If investing feels like a rich person’s game, it’s not your imagination: Many investments cater to the wealthy. But there are plenty of ways to invest with a smaller amount…
How to Invest in Stocks
Investing in stocks is an excellent way to grow wealth. But how do you actually start? Follow the steps below to learn how to invest in the stock market. 1. Decide…
