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Craig Stephens is a personal finance and investing writer covering diverse topics, including retirement, financial independence, stocks, ETFs, IPOs, and alternative investments. His writing has been featured on US News & World Report, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, Seeking Alpha, and HumbleDollar.
He is a former information technology professional who spent 19 years consulting for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A do-it-yourself investor since 1995, he started blogging in 2013 to share his investment knowledge and early retirement aspirations before leaving his consulting career in 2022 to be a full-time writer.
Craig studied Finance at Michigan State University and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children.
Articles by Craig Stephens
How to Borrow Money: 8 Best Ways
These methods for borrowing money are convenient, inexpensive, and fast. Find out the wrong ways to borrow, too, which may lead to debt troubles.
Best Health Savings Accounts in July 2024
The best health savings accounts (HSAs) offer low minimums, a wide range of investment options, and straightforward fees.
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