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John Egan

John Egan

John Egan is a writer and content marketing consultant who has written about personal finance for more than 20 years. Brands that have published his work include Bankrate, Investopedia, Forbes Advisor, Newsweek Vault, U.S. News & World Report, Capital One and Credit Karma.

Expertise: Credit cards, debt, budgeting, loans, insurance

Experience: Following a career as a newspaper reporter and editor, John oversaw content creation as editor-in-chief at three companies. Since 2017, he has been a full-time freelance writer covering personal finance as well as commercial real estate, economic development, human resources, and health and wellness for Experian and others.

Popular articles from John

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How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe

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How to Replace a Social Security Card

Apr 18, 2025Personal finance

How to Transfer a Car Loan to a Family Member

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