Fidelity vs. Robinhood: 2021 Comparison
Although Robinhood is typically thought of as a beginner-friendly investing app, Fidelity actually earned the title of Best Broker for Beginning Investors and the Best App for Investing in NerdWallet’s…
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:
25 High-Dividend ETFs and How to Invest in Them
Investors looking for regular income often lean on dividend stocks. But an easier way to harness stocks that make regular payments is to purchase dividend exchange-traded funds. Like much in…
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 Instagram influencers. Financial planners can cut through the noise and provide expert money advice that’s tailored…
What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One?
What’s a brokerage account? A brokerage account is what most investors use to buy and sell securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds. You can transfer money into and out…
How 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…
How to Invest $1,000
Figuring out how to invest is, like many things, harder with fewer dollars. Higher fees, fewer investment options and diversification can be obstacles, but they aren’t insurmountable. Here are four ideas for…
5 Investing Tips for Your 20s
The years following college graduation aren’t always known for savvy financial moves and heeding investing tips. Living with parents, maybe. Student loan debt, yes. Call it a pipe dream, but…
401(k) Rollover Options: 4-Step Guide to Roll Over an Old 401(k)
If you have a 401(k) from an old job, a 401(k) rollover to an IRA could be a good way to save money, stay organized and make your money work…
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. Here’s how to open a Roth IRA. There…
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…
