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

Fiduciary duty: Meaning, types and examples

Many professions can have a fiduciary duty, here’s how those responsibilities work.

6 min read May 14, 2025
5 tips to find safer stocks amid recession fears

Safer stocks can make your portfolio more resilient during those volatile periods where the market is sinking.

4 min read Apr 11, 2025
Timing the market? 3 investing strategies to use instead

There are alternatives to timing the market such as dollar-cost averaging.

3 min read Apr 07, 2025
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
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
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