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John Egan

John Egan

John Egan is a freelance writer and content marketing strategist in Austin, Texas. His specialties include personal finance, real estate, and health and wellness. John’s work has been published by clients such as Capital One, CreditCards.com, Bankrate, Forbes Advisor, Experian, USA Today and U.S. News & World Report. He is the author of The Stripped-Down Guide to Content Marketing: Success Secrets for Beginners.

What are the costs of selling your house? Understanding the impact of the NAR settlement

A court case against the National Association of Realtors may lead to lower real estate commissions. Here’s why it matters.
Young girl counts money made from lemonade

Best investments for beginners: Effective ways to grow your money

The best ways to invest money if you’re a beginner include high-yield savings accounts, CDs and workplace retirement plans.
What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?

What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow money against the equity in your home. HELOCs offer flexible financing, often with variable interest rates, but could put your home at risk of foreclosure if you fall behind on payments.
Short selling a stock

Short selling a stock: The basics for new investors

Short sellers make money by making a calculated bet that the price of a stock or another security will fall. Short selling is a potentially costly, high-risk investment gamble.
what do credit card numbers mean?

Credit card numbers: What do they mean?

Look at the front and back of your credit card to find important numbers, such as the credit card number, security code and expiration date.