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Robin Hartill
Highlights
- Expert in retirement planning, investing, and basic money management habits
- Received her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification in Florida, where she now resides
- Has written and edited content about making, saving, and managing money for a variety of publications since 2016
Experience
Robin Hartill is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who writes and edits personal finance content, specifically regarding money management, investing, and retirement planning. Robin currently leads The Penny Hoarder's personal finance advice column, "Dear Penny." Through this platform, she answers the money questions of everyday readers. Topics she covers include everything from paying off a mortgage to making up for lost time when saving for retirement. She has also contributed to The Motley Fool, The Balance, and the Tampa Bay Times, decoding the jargon often associated with money, and making complicated topics easy to understand.
Robin first started writing and editing in 2014, and later became the managing editor for Observer Media Group—a multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2016, Robin decided to dedicate her time to teaching people about personal finance. She is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Education
Robin received a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida.
Latest From Robin Hartill
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How To Calculate Mileage Deductions on Your Tax Return
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First-Time Homebuyers: Should You Use Your Roth IRA for the Purchase?
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Do You Pay Taxes on Roth IRA Capital Gains?
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Investment Analysis
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Index Fund vs. Mutual Fund for Roth IRA: Which Is Better?
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What Should I Do After I’ve Maxed Out My Roth IRA?
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Is Your Portfolio as Broadly Diversified As It Can Be?
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Roth IRA vs. Index Fund: What’s the Difference?
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When Did Roth IRAs Start?
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What Are the Distribution Rules for a Roth IRA Beneficiary?
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Roth IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA: What’s the Difference?
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Returns?
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How To Calculate the Expected Rate of Return on a Roth IRA
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: What's the Difference?
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IRA vs. 401(k): Which Should I Choose?
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