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Daniel Rathburn
Highlights
- Joined The Balance in January 2020
- Over three years of experience working in print and digital media as a fact-checker and editor
- Researches the latest trends in investing, economic policy, and personal finance
Experience
Daniel Rathburn is an associate editor at The Balance. He helps keep The Balance's extensive library of financial content comprehensive and up-to-date by incorporating the latest news and trends in economic policy, personal finance, and investing.
After graduating with a double-major in English and political science from Michigan State University, Daniel moved to New York to begin his career in publishing at Harper's Magazine. Since then, Daniel has worked at a number of print and digital outlets, either as a fact-checker or editor, including Simon & Schuster, Investopedia, and Dzanc Books.
Daniel was born and raised in Michigan and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Education
Daniel holds a bachelor's degree in English and political science from Michigan State University.
Latest From Daniel Rathburn
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How the Fed Funds Rate Has Changed Through History -
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Buying a Home When Prices Are Falling Requires Strategy. -
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Check the Status of Your Tax Refund and Trace It if It's Missing -
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Where To Invest When Interest Rates Go Up -
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What Happens to a Car Loan When Someone Dies? -
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How Farm Subsidies Affect the U.S. Economy -
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Great Depression Timeline -
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What You Need To Know About Tether -
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What Is the Federal Reserve Discount Rate? -
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Oil Price History Over the Decades -
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The Long and Short of Put Options -
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How Inflation Is Measured and Managed -
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Factors That Control Oil Prices
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