
Bob Haegele
Freelance personal finance writer since 2018, with work featured in Business Insider, Forbes Advisor, and Bankrate.
Bob's struggle with student loans inspired him to help others master their finances.
When he's not writing, Bob enjoys hiking, playing traveling, seeing live music, and attending trivia nights.
- Chicago, IL, USA
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- USA Today Blueprint9 articles
- ConsumerAffairs8 articles
- GOBankingRates6 articles
- New York Post5 articles
- Fox Business4 articles
- Benzinga3 articles
- Benzinga2 articles
Writes Most On
- Best HELOC for Investment Properties27 Mar—BenzingaCourtesy of Shutterstock These lenders can help you supercharge your real estate business. Accessing the cash you need can be challenging as a real estate investor, and you may feel like insufficient capital is a significant factor holding your business back. You could take out a second mortgage on your home, but it might seem too risky. However, if you already own at least one investment property, you can also use the equity in that property to access cash. One way to accomplish this is with...
- Best Mortgage Lenders for a 620 Credit Score: Experts Weigh In14 Mar—BenzingaThese lenders offer mortgages that make qualifying possible, starting with a 500 credit score. The best mortgage lenders often require a minimum credit score of 620 to qualify for a loan. However, lenders also consider factors like your income and existing debt in their approval decisions. This can make qualifying tricky if you barely meet the 620 mark. However, the best mortgage lenders for a 620 credit score often have lower requirements and consider factors beyond your credit score. We’ve...
- Best Mortgage Lenders That Work With Chapter 7, According to Experts11 Feb—BenzingaThese lenders are among the best to consider if you’ve previously declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Getting a mortgage or personal loan when you’ve recently declared bankruptcy can be challenging, but it’s far from impossible. Despite the uphill battle, several lenders that work with Chapter 7 bankruptcy exist. You generally must allow the waiting period to pass, and then you may be able to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders in this category have experience dealing with bankruptcies, so they can...
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