School
Dominican University
Expertise
Fintech, personal finance, Retail Investing
- Abel has interviewed several CEOs at fintechs, crypto companies, and neobanks.
- He held personal finance courses at a local community center in Chicago.
- His data reporting project on Cook County vaccination rates and municipal budgets earned nominations for multiple journalism awards.
Experience
Abel began his journalism career at a scrappy news startup where he worked on investigative projects and COVID-19 reporting. As an investigative reporter, he reported on municipal budgets and began taking a keen interest in personal finance. His reporting gained local recognition and was nominated for various awards. In 2021, Abel transitioned to working in SEO and tech reporting. Following his interest in personal finance, Abel focused on covering fintech by following industry trends and taking on special projects, including how Latino communities interact with the U.S. banking system.
Education
Abel has a bachelor's in journalism from Dominican University.
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Spending
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Budgeting
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Investing
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Budgeting
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Economics
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Investing
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Investing
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Budgeting
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