Jessica Martel

Jessica is a professional freelance writer and experienced researcher who has contributed to Investopedia, Money Crashers, The Balance and here to Money Under 30. She has covered a variety of topics on starting off your financial journey as a young adult, taxes and investing.

Private school vs. public school vs. charter schools vs. homeschooling: Weighing the costs and financial benefits

Is the high cost of private school worth it? Or does a free public education reap the same results? What about charter schools or homeschooling? Here’s everything you need to know about different education costs.

Roth IRAs for young adults: Why starting early pays off

You know what they say, it’s never too early to start saving for retirement! The Roth IRA is a tool that can help you start saving at any age for the retirement you’ve always dreamed of.

How to invest in ETFs: A guide for beginners

You can start investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by working with a robo-advisor, consulting a financial advisor, or opening an account with a self-directed online brokerage. If you’d like to select your own ETFs you can then research the type