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

The first $100,000 invested is the hardest (but the most important)

Here are some tips to help you get started.

5 min read Aug 24, 2023
How a prenup can protect your investment portfolio

A prenup is important if you have significant investments

3 min read Aug 01, 2023
Asset classes, explained — and how they impact investment portfolios

Stocks, bonds, and cash are some of the most prominent asset classes, but some investors opt for a few others.

4 min read Jul 11, 2023
What is the difference between a backdoor Roth IRA and a mega backdoor Roth?

Seek guidance from financial professionals to optimize retirement savings.

3 min read Jul 05, 2023
5 financial tips for grandparents using a 529 plan to save for college

Grandparents should know these tips for using a 529 plan to save for college costs.

5 min read Jul 03, 2023
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 like a 401(k) loan.

3 min read Jun 12, 2023
What does TINA mean in investing?

TINA tends to arise when economic conditions cause certain investments to fall out of favor.

3 min read Jun 05, 2023
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.

2 min read May 24, 2023