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Pam Krueger

Founder, Wealthramp

Pam Krueger is a recognized investor advocate and award-winning personal finance journalist and author. She is the founder and CEO of Wealthramp, an adviser matching platform that connects consumers with rigorously vetted and qualified fee-only financial advisers. It is the only service that gives people full control over when and how they talk to their referred advisers.

Pam is also the creator & co-host of MoneyTrack and Friends Talk Money podcast for PBS Next Avenue. MoneyTrack aired on 250+ public stations on PBS from 2005-2019 and was funded by the Investor Protection Trust.

With more than 25 years in investor advocacy, Pam is one of the leading voices on financial literacy and financial empowerment. She’s been the recipient of two Gracie Awards for educating the public about personal investing and finding the right financial adviser, the Financial Educator of the Year Award from the Financial Literacy Institute, and received the 2021 NAPFA’s Special Achievement Award for her contributions in educating consumers on the benefits of working with a highly qualified fee-only financial adviser.

Phone: 415.378.8240 | E-mail: pam@wealthramp.com | Website: Wealthramp.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/wealthramp | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/10698189

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cryptocurrency

Is There a Right Way to Invest in Bitcoin in 2022? Yes.

Before you buy into Bitcoin, Ethereum or any other form of cryptocurrency, first, decide whether you want to be a dabbler (which is OK!) or a serious …

January 19, 2022

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Financial Planning

What Fee-Only Financial Advice Really Means – and Why It Matters

You’ve probably heard the term “fee-only financial adviser," but maybe you don’t quite grasp how that works or why it’s far better than the alternativ…

June 19, 2021

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retirement planning

How to Spot (and Squash) Nasty Fees That Hide in Your Investments

Your annual investment statement might look hot this year, but it’s probably missing one very important figure: the fees you paid.

January 8, 2021

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personal finance

5 CARES Act Benefits to Take Advantage of Before Year’s End

If you haven’t taken action yet, there is still some time to make the most of the CARES Act benefits, including charitable tax deductions and penalty-…

October 26, 2020

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Employee Benefits

Working for a Startup: How Well Do You Know Your Employee Stock Options?

They're potentially lucrative, but also complicated and definitely not a sure thing. Get the right advice before you make any moves.

February 19, 2020

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Financial Planning

Just OK Is Not Good Enough for a Financial Plan

Each phase of your life, starting with single and broke and ending with retirement, comes with its own set of challenges. So, you need more than just …

September 16, 2019

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retirement

Who Says I Can't Retire?

Not many people have $1 million or more saved for their retirement. If you are one of those falling short, take heart: There are some adjustments you …

July 30, 2019

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Financial Planning

Some Financial Adviser Credentials Are Not Trustworthy

Which certifications should you look for in your financial professional – and which ones could actually be warning signs?

April 23, 2019