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

How do pensions work?

Does your employer offer a pension plan? Learn how they work and what to look for.

4 min read Jul 18, 2024
What are illiquid assets?

Do you have illiquid assets? See real examples and learn what you can do with them.

4 min read Jul 15, 2024
What Are Advisory Shares?

Advisory shares are stock options or RSUs often given to startup advisors.

3 min read Jul 09, 2024
What are Treasury bills?

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

3 min read Jul 03, 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
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
Individual investors vs. institutional investors: How they differ

Individuals and institutions both have some key advantages when it comes to investing.

4 min read Apr 12, 2024