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Bob Haegele

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Covers:  Credit cards, investing, banking, loans, insurance, B2B
Freelance personal finance writer, world traveler, day job dissenter. Investing and credit card expert. Founder of The Frugal Fellow.

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Bob Haegele’s Biography

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I have always had a knack for writing. And I've always had a passion for it. And although I have always enjoyed writing, it was not until very recently that I started doing so more formally online.

I originally started a blog in December of 2017 related to green technology. Although that is a passion of mine, I quickly decided that niche was a little too, well...niched down.

I then decided to delve into the world of personal finance; I paid off a large student loan balance which was part of the…

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What is fintech? What you need to know about financial technology companies.

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By Bob Haegele 
| Yahoo Finance
As the world's connectivity has improved and technology has become cheaper and more advanced, the emergence of "fintech" was bound to happen. This technology has made financial management cheaper and less time-consuming, improving the lives of millions. But what exactly is fintech, and how does it work? We'll explore that question and break down fintech's benefits and drawbacks.
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Lendistry Business Loans Review 2026

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By Bob Haegele 
| Buy Side WSJ
Key takeaways Lendistry is a fintech company helping small-business owners in underserved communities access loans. Its products include term and government-backed loans. Rates can be competitive, but some small-business owners might struggle to meet eligibility requirements. Lendistry is a minority-led community development financial institution (CDFI) providing loans to small-business owners in underserved communities.
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4 Hidden Costs of Running a Small Business

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By Bob Haegele 
| Aol
4 Hidden Costs of Running a Small Business Pursuing and running a small business comes with a lot of costs, and some of those costs might be less obvious than others. Of course, you expect to pay for supplies and to pay your employees. But running a business is as complex as it is demanding, and there are many costs that may not be as apparent.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was younger.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means providing accurate, yet informative articles for a wide variety of readers.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I can be contacted directly through social media or my web site.

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