Bob Haegele

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Bob Haegele is a freelance writer who began his career in 2018. His expertise spans multiple financial topics, including investing, credit cards and banking. After earning a Bachelor of Science in information technology, he transitioned to writing after working for several years in health care IT. Before fully entrenched in writing, he briefly lived a nomadic lifestyle, visiting several countries. He’s now based back in his hometown of Chicago.

Besides Bankrate, his work has been featured in outlets such as Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Business Insider and U.S. News & World Report.

Bob's latest articles

What are Treasury bills?

Do Treasury bills make sense for your portfolio? Learn all you need to know.

3 min read Jul 03, 2024
What is Coinbase and how does it work?

This guide can help beginners get started with Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange.

6 min read Jun 27, 2024
How to invest an inheritance

You can build wealth that may not have been achievable otherwise by wisely investing inheritance money.

7 min read Jun 06, 2024
Self-directed IRA vs. traditional IRA

Compare traditional & self-directed IRAs. Find tax advantages & investment options.

3 min read May 31, 2024
How to use the safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method

While the method isn’t perfect, it serves as a guideline to help retirees know where they stand.

4 min read May 28, 2024
How to invest in startups: 6 tips for getting started with little money

Want to invest in startups? It’s possible but risky. Learn how to get started.

3 min read May 21, 2024
Return on investment (ROI) vs. internal rate of return (IRR): How they differ

Each metric is calculated differently and tells a different story.

3 min read May 07, 2024
How to invest in index funds

Attention new investors: Index funds could be an easy way for you to get your portfolio started.

5 min read May 06, 2024