Ian Bloom

CFP

®,

RLP

®

Certified Financial Planner

Ian Bloom CFP

Expertise

Financial life planning, investment management, financial literacy

Education

Appalachian State University (BA); The American College of Financial Services (CFP®); Kinder Institute of Life Planning (RLP®)

About

Ian Bloom, CFP®, RLP®, is a certified financial planner, registered life planner, a member of the Financial Review Council at Policygenius, the owner of Open World Financial Life Planning, and the author of "A Gamer's Guide to Money." Previously, he was a financial advisor at MetLife and MassMutual, as well as a director with the Financial Planning Association of the Triangle. In addition to his CFP® and RLP® certifications, he holds FINRA series 7 and series 66 licenses.

In the press

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Selected stories from Ian

Average miles driven by state (2026)

Americans drive an average of 14,263 miles per year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Drivers in Wyoming drive the most annual miles at 24,069, while drivers in Washington D.C. drive the least number of miles at 4,623.

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20-year term life insurance: What is it & how much does it cost?

A 30-year old could pay as little as $19 to $22 per month for a $500,000 life insurance policy lasting 20 years.

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25-year term life insurance: What is it, how does it work, is it worth it?

A 25-year term life insurance policy can provide financial stability for much of your adult life. You can use this type of policy to pay off a mortgage, protect your family, or prepare for retirement.

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