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Geoff Williams

Geoff Williams is a personal finance journalist specializing in all things personal finance, from cash flow to credit cards. An author of several books and a father of two daughters, Geoff especially enjoys exploring how good or bad money choices can affect your life.

About Geoff Williams

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Personal Loans
  • Student Loans
  • Auto Loans
  • Mortgages

Degrees

  • Bachelor’s degree in writing from the Indiana University

Personal Finance Experience

After about a decade of writing general interest and business articles, Geoff Williams pivoted to personal finance writing during the Great Recession (2007 – 2009). He has written several books, including one on personal finance, and has written hundreds, if not thousands, of articles for a variety of financial publications and websites.

Latest from Geoff Williams

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