Harlan Vaughn

Contributing Writer

Harlan Vaughn is a travel expert who has written about credit cards, points and miles, and loyalty programs since 2012. He was previously a writer and editor at Million Mile Secrets and covers all things personal finance on his own site, Out and Out. When he’s not exploring the world for pennies on the dollar thanks to travel rewards, he’s out hiking, trying new craft beers, and enjoying live music. You can also find him on Instagram.

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I Grew Up Poor and Learned Financial Literacy Late. Now, I’m Investing for my Children and Teaching Them to Become Millionaires

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I Bought My Son Series I Bonds on the Glitchy Treasury Website. Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding the Headaches

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The Five Biggest Market Crashes in U.S. History — and How to Prepare for the Next One

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Stocks Swing Lower After the Fed’s 0.75% Rate Hike and Powell’s Comments. Here’s What Experts Predict for the Rest of the Year

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6 Reasons to Convert Traditional Retirement Accounts to a Roth IRA

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The Trusty 401(k) Is One of the Best Ways to Invest. This Chart Shows Why

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Is a 403(b) or 401(k) Better for Retirement? Here’s How To Decide

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How to Withdraw Money From a Roth IRA With No Penalty (and Why You Might Not Want to)

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A Backdoor Roth IRA Lets You Grow Tax-Free Wealth Even If You’re Over the Income Limit. Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide

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P/E Ratios Help Advanced Investors Accurately Value Their Stocks, But You Probably Don’t Need to Worry About Them. Here’s What to Look for Instead

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