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

Pros and cons of pulling money from a Roth IRA to buy a home

It might be wiser to wait until you can afford the down payment or explore other options.

3 min read Mar 18, 2025
What is the difference between a backdoor Roth IRA and a mega backdoor Roth?

Seek guidance from financial professionals to optimize retirement savings.

4 min read Mar 18, 2025
7 of the best passive income investments

Here are the best ways to start earning passive income today.

4 min read Feb 17, 2025
What is the 60/40 portfolio and who should use it?

The 60/40 portfolio has its pros and cons and can work well for the right investor.

3 min read Feb 13, 2025
7 warning signs of a bad investment

Worried an investment has gone bad? Pay attention to these warning signs.

5 min read Feb 13, 2025
How employee stock options work: A guide for beginners

Employers offer many forms of compensation besides cash, with employee stock options being a popular choice.

4 min read Jan 24, 2025
Can you trade options after hours?

Trading options after hours can seem like an appealing strategy but it generally isn’t possible.

3 min read Jan 09, 2025
7 proven strategies to identify potential breakout stocks and boost your investment portfolio

Discovering breakout stocks requires analysis and intuition. Here are seven tips to spot future winners now.

3 min read Dec 17, 2024