Here’s how this finance expert creates her “lazy” investment portfolio
Because who doesn’t like getting rewarded for being lazy?
6 min read
Mar 25, 2024
Rachel Christian
Investing reporter
EXPERTISE
- Investing
- Retirement planning
- Social Security and Medicare
- 401(k)s and IRAs
EDUCATION
- Certified educator in personal finance with FinCert, a division of the Institute for Financial Literacy
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, University of Southern Indiana
Bankrate writer Rachel Christian covers investing and wealth management. Her work has been featured in publications across the country, including Business Insider, the Tampa Bay Times, Evansville Business and the Orlando Business Journal.
Christian is passionate about making personal finance accessible for everyone by providing clear, accurate information that breaks down complex topics for readers.
Experience
She’s a long-time journalist with a history of reporting on business and personal finance. During her career, she’s written extensively about investing, retirement, Social Security and Medicare.
Financial education is a priceless asset that pays lifelong dividends.
— Rachel Christian
Rachel's latest articles
-
-
Day trading: What it is and how to get started
Learn what the term means and the difference between casual day trading and pattern day traders.
5 min read Mar 21, 2024 -
Should you use retirement savings to pay off debt?
Early withdrawals are generally a bad idea. Taxes and penalties can be steep.
5 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
Bitcoin nears all-time high Monday after topping $67,000
Bitcoin is in the midst of a fierce rally, climbing 18 percent in just one week.
2 min read Mar 04, 2024 -
After-hours trading: What it is and how it works
Trading in the stock market doesn’t always stop when the regular market closes.
3 min read Feb 29, 2024 -
When is the best time to hire a financial advisor?
Life changes equals money changes. But when should you get expert help?
4 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
How to create a retirement budget
Create a budget now, worry less about money in retirement later.
4 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
What is transfer on death (TOD) for estate planning?
Probate is time-consuming and costly, but a TOD account helps your heirs avoid the process.
5 min read Feb 14, 2024