R.J. Weiss

Reviewer & Writer

Contributors/R.J. Weiss

Expertise

Certified financial planner

Education

BA Finance, Eastern Illinois University

Affiliations

CFP® Professional

R.J. Weiss is a certified financial planner who has worked with clients planning investments, insurance, income taxes, and retirement. Weiss is CEO of financial education company The Ways To Wealth, which teaches financial planning fundamentals to hundreds of thousands of monthly readers.

Weiss is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

Subject areas

Insurance planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning

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Read R.J.'s Latest Articles

11 Helpful Grants to Pay Off Student Loans

Tired of making student loan payments? Check out these grants to pay off student loans, including grants for nurses, teachers, and more.

February 23, 2022

Dependent vs. Independent Student: Which Are You?

Dependency status matters on the FAFSA. Learn more about the definition of dependent students and independent students for financial aid.

November 21, 2022

Are Loans Really That Bad? The Pros and Cons of Student Loans

Student loans get a bad rap, but they're a reality. Learn more about the pros, the cons, and how student loans can expand access to higher ed.

February 11, 2022

How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: 9 Useful Hacks

Still paying off student loans? These nine hacks can help you speed up your loan repayment plan, save money, and become debt-free in no time.

February 23, 2022

Forbearance vs. Deferment: What’s the Difference?

Both forbearance and deferment temporarily suspend monthly student loan payments for borrowers. Learn the difference between these two options.

February 11, 2022

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