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Martha C. White

WriterAreas of expertise: Banking, business travel, consumer credit, employment, markets, real estate
Joined January 2015

A longtime Money contributor, Martha C. White has written about a variety of personal finance topics such as careers, credit cards, insurance, retirement and shopping, and has edited Money’s Best Credit Cards rankings. She also writes stories about business and the economy for NBC News and The New York Times.

Education

BA, English, Princeton University

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If You’re Unemployed, Working From a New State or Freelancing Due to the Pandemic, Start Preparing Your Taxes Now

If You’re Unemployed, Working From a New State or Freelancing Due to the Pandemic, Start Preparing Your Taxes Now

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Published: Sep 24, 202010 min read
The Pandemic Is Sending 20-Somethings Home Indefinitely, and Their Parents Are Paying the Price

The Pandemic Is Sending 20-Somethings Home Indefinitely, and Their Parents Are Paying the Price

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Published: Sep 10, 20209 min read
High-Yield Savings Rates Have Tanked, but These Overlooked Accounts Still Pay 2% or More

High-Yield Savings Rates Have Tanked, but These Overlooked Accounts Still Pay 2% or More

Investing
Published: Aug 27, 20207 min read
The Simple Reason Investors Are Going Nuts for Gold Right Now

The Simple Reason Investors Are Going Nuts for Gold Right Now

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Published: Jul 27, 20205 min read
Junk Bonds Are Back. Are They Any Less Risky?

Junk Bonds Are Back. Are They Any Less Risky?

Investing
Published: Jul 23, 20207 min read
The Swag Must Go On: Big Companies Are Rushing to Slap Their Logos on Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer

The Swag Must Go On: Big Companies Are Rushing to Slap Their Logos on Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer

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Published: Jul 22, 20205 min read
Before You Take an Early Retirement Buyout, Complete This 6-Step Checklist

Before You Take an Early Retirement Buyout, Complete This 6-Step Checklist

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Published: Jun 20, 20209 min read
How to Get Back on Track After Tapping Into Your 401(k) in a Financial Emergency

How to Get Back on Track After Tapping Into Your 401(k) in a Financial Emergency

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Published: Jun 16, 20207 min read
The Fed Plans to Keep Interest Rates Near 0% Through 2022. Here's What That Means for Retirees

The Fed Plans to Keep Interest Rates Near 0% Through 2022. Here's What That Means for Retirees

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Published: Jun 11, 20205 min read

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