Articles by Geoff Williams

Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and writer who specializes in personal finances and business topics. His work has been featured in major outlets including U.S. News & World Report, CNN Money, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: B.A. in Screenwriting from Indiana University.

Can You Have Multiple Life Insurance Policies? Photo of Geoff Williams Geoff Williams Can You Have Multiple Life Insurance Policies? You may not think about life insurance much, but the idea of whether you can have... How to Invest in Startups Before They Become Big Learn how you can invest in startups before they become big companies, including platforms that offer startup investing and investor requirements. Can You Borrow From Your Life Insurance Policy? Pros & Cons to Consider Find out if you can borrow from your life insurance policy and how the loan could affect the death benefit for your heirs and beneficiaries. Target Date Funds: Investing for Retirement on Autopilot Photo of Geoff Williams Geoff Williams Target Date Funds: Investing for Retirement on Autopilot You may have a target-date fund and not even know it. In fact: If you have... Supplemental Life Insurance: Do You Need It? Photo of Geoff Williams Geoff Williams Supplemental Life Insurance: Do You Need It? If you have a life insurance policy but you’ve debated whether you should get... Personal Guarantees: How They Affect Your Business Loans Learn how personal guarantees work when it comes to applying for business loans. Find out how it ties in with your personal credit too. Tips for Buying a Home During the Coronavirus Crisis If you're buying a home amid the coronavirus pandemic, here are some tips to ensure a smoother home-buying process. How to Contact Your Bank Amid the Coronavirus Crisis Photo of Geoff Williams Geoff Williams How to Contact Your Bank Amid the Coronavirus Crisis If you used to grumble about customer service before the coronavirus hit, you aren’t... How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affects Your Chances of Getting a New Loan Photo of Geoff Williams Geoff Williams How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affects Your Chances of Getting a New Loan Can you get a loan when the economy appears to be cratering? When COVID-19...