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Javier Simon

Javier Simon, Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF)

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Javier Simon is a freelance finance writer at Finder and a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF).

He’s featured on NerdWallet, Bankrate, Yahoo Finance and Fox Business, where he’s shared his expertise on personal finance topics, such as investing, retirement planning, taxes, budgeting and savings.

He has also covered breaking news, such as student loan forgiveness initiatives, the housing market and inflation’s impact on consumers’ wallets.

His passion is turning complex financial concepts into actionable content that can help people improve their financial lives.

Javier holds a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia Journalism | SUNY Plattsburgh

Latest articles by Javier Simon

29 articles written by this author

4 loans like Rapid Cash

Rapid Cash offers installment loans and payday loans, but consider these 4 alternatives with fewer fees.

Javier Simon 4 December 2023
4 loans like Rapid Cash

4 loans like RISE Credit

RISE Credit offers large loans at a high price, but you can consider these 4 alternatives.

Javier Simon 4 December 2023
4 loans like RISE Credit

E-Trade alternatives

E-Trade alternatives offer lower fees and more investment options. Learn more.

Javier Simon 16 March 2021
E-Trade alternatives

A beginner’s guide to your 401(k)

Invest in your retirement while enjoying tax breaks and peace of mind.

Javier Simon 16 March 2021
A beginner’s guide to your 401(k)

10 inverse ETFs for bearish investors

Bearish ETFs can earn you profits when the stock market is down. Learn more.

Javier Simon 15 March 2021
10 inverse ETFs for bearish investors

How to invest in mutual funds

Investing in mutual funds offers instant diversification. Learn more.

Javier Simon 10 March 2021
How to invest in mutual funds

5 key Charles Schwab competitors

Charles Schwab competitors offer low fees, research tools and plenty of investment options. Learn more.

Javier Simon 5 March 2021
5 key Charles Schwab competitors

SoFi Invest alternatives

Check out apps like SoFi invest offering many of the same benefits and then some.

Javier Simon 4 March 2021
SoFi Invest alternatives

7 places to find investment advice

Tips for beginning investors and high net-worth individuals alike.

Javier Simon 1 March 2021
7 places to find investment advice

Top 5 TD Ameritrade competitors

Thinking of switching from TD Ameritrade? Here are 5 apps like TD Ameritrade that offer valuable benefits.

Javier Simon 25 February 2021
Top 5 TD Ameritrade competitors
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