Geoff Williams is a freelance writer.

Geoff Williams

Geoff specializes in personal finance and business articles. He is a regular contributor to U.S. News & World Report, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Reuters.com, Newsweek, Forbes.com, CNNMoney.com, Al Jazeera America, Consumer Reports and many more.

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