Javier Simon is a contributor for 24/7 Wall St. His work has appeared on major financial publications like Fox Business, The Motley Fool, Money Magazine, and more. He’s experienced in covering a range of personal finance topics including retirement planning, investing, taxes, student loans, and mortgages. He’s also versed in writing in-depth reviews of brokerage and fintech products. Javier earned his bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh. That’s where he first embarked on his journey into journalism as a staff writer for the award-winning newspaper Cardinal Points. His first professional gig in the world of personal finance was as a staff writer for the fintech company SmartAsset. There, he became a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF) and led a project producing high-ranking reviews of 529 college savings plans sponsored by different states.
You’ve worked hard and saved diligently your whole life. And you’ve finally clocked out for the last time and have taken the plunge into your Golden Years. Now, you want to live…
After decades of hard work and diligent saving, you want to sleep well in your Golden Years. A few threats can keep you up at night: inflation quietly erodes purchasing power once…
After spending years on the clock and building up your nest egg, you want to step into the retirement you deserve. Maybe you want to retire to your dream destination or take…
