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Chris B Murphy

Boston
As seen in: Forbes Advisor, Medium, MSN France, USA TODAY Blueprint, Investopedia, Seeking Alpha
Covers:  personal finance, investing, banking, economics, retirement planning, and wealth management
Financial writer of personal finance, investing, economics and getting out of debt. Spent 15 in years in banking and 10 years on an international trading desk.
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Using your HSA in retirement

Using your HSA in retirement

You may know that an HSA is an excellent way to pay for medical expenses. But the benefits don't stop there. …

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What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Finances

What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Finances

The Fed, interest rates, and your money: The Fed finally relented and signaled they'll cut interest rates. Th…

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What Is the Rule of 70? Definition, Example and Calculation

What Is the Rule of 70? Definition, Example and Calculation

Investing 101: The Rule of 70 is a calculation that determines how many years it takes for an investment to d…

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Charge-Off Rate (Credit Card): What it is, How it Works, Examples

Charge-Off Rate (Credit Card): What it is, How it Works, Examples

Personal finance: A credit card charge-off rate is a measurement that shows the amount of defaulted credit ca…

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What is a Roth IRA?

What is a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account that allows you to invest after-tax money and withdraw fund…

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What to know about your 401(k) and taxes

What to know about your 401(k) and taxes

A 401(k) offers plenty of benefits, but it's important to understand the tax implications.

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How to Invest in the S&P 500

How to Invest in the S&P 500

Investing 101: The S&P 500 contains the stocks of 500 of the largest and most influential companies and serve…

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What are the different types of IRAs?

What are the different types of IRAs?

Choosing the right IRA for you can be research-intensive. The right account will depend on your income, emplo…

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How Do Net Income and Operating Cash Flow Differ?

How Do Net Income and Operating Cash Flow Differ?

Financial analysis & accounting: Net income is the profit a company has earned for a period, while cash flow …

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Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance (PITI): Definition, Formula

Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance (PITI): Definition, Formula

Mortgages & home ownership: Principal, interest, taxes, insurance (PITI) is the term for the sum of a mortgag…

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Why Do Companies Care About Their Stock Prices?

Why Do Companies Care About Their Stock Prices?

Investing 101: A company's stock price reflects its earnings potential and future viability and determines th…

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What's a Roth 401(k)?

What's a Roth 401(k)?

A Roth 401(k) allows you to make taxable contributions today - and get tax-free retirement income later.

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Fix Your Finances in 2024: Benefits Of Improving Your Credit

Fix Your Finances in 2024: Benefits Of Improving Your Credit

Personal finance: Discover how to manage your finances in 2024 by boosting your credit score, saving money, a…

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Nominal Rate of Return Calculation & What It Can/Can't Tell You

Nominal Rate of Return Calculation & What It Can/Can't Tell You

Investing 101: The nominal rate of return is the amount of money generated by an investment before factoring …

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Learn How Top-Down and Bottom-Up Investing Differ

Learn How Top-Down and Bottom-Up Investing Differ

Investing 101: The top-down approach to investing focuses on how the economy drives stocks, and the bottom-up…

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How Do Net Income and Operating Cash Flow Differ?

How Do Net Income and Operating Cash Flow Differ?

Financial statements and accounting: Net income is the profit a company has earned for a period, while cash f…

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2 Reasons Why the Fed Won't Cut Rates for Months

2 Reasons Why the Fed Won't Cut Rates for Months

Fed policy and your money: With equity markets at all-time highs, there's a risk of a correction if the Fed d…

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The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Stock Market is This Stock

The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Stock Market is This Stock

Investing & equity analysis: The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Stock Market is This Stock What Bank of Amer…

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How to Use a 401(k) to Build Wealth

How to Use a 401(k) to Build Wealth

Retirement planning: How to Use a 401(k) to Build Wealth 401(k) millionaires are on the rise. Discover how yo…

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The Fed May Push The S&P 500 Into Correction

The Fed May Push The S&P 500 Into Correction

Investing: The Fed could push the S&P 500 into a correction with any delays in rate cuts. The S&P 500 has see…

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S&P 500: How The Broadening Story Could Push Equities Higher

S&P 500: How The Broadening Story Could Push Equities Higher

Investing & market analysis: In 2024, a broader participation from sectors other than technology is taking fo…

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How The Fed And Uncertainty Can Push The S&P 500 Into A Correction

How The Fed And Uncertainty Can Push The S&P 500 Into A Correction

Investing & market analysis: The S&P 500 is currently overvalued with a 28 P/E ratio, making it vulnerable to…

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3 Reasons Why Bank Of America Is A Best-Of-Breed Bank

3 Reasons Why Bank Of America Is A Best-Of-Breed Bank

Equity analysis: Bank of America Corporation is one of those best-of-breed banks despite a challenging yield …

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Bitcoin: Why Its Popularity And Price Will Rise

Bitcoin: Why Its Popularity And Price Will Rise

Cryptocurrencies: Despite negative reports surrounding Bitcoin, online brokers are lining up to offer trading…

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