Chris Neiger

Writer | TMFNewsie

Expertise

All things personal-finance related, technology, and autos.

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 209 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 11-29-2024

Education

• M.A. in Journalism
• B.A. in Criminal Justice

Past Experience

• Writer for BBC
• Freelancer for Discovery Communications
• Online marketing manager

Has Written For

BBC, Discovery Communications, Investopedia, and The Motley Fool. Work has appeared on: USA Today, CNN, Nasdaq, Business Insider, Fox Business, and Yahoo.

Summary

Chris Neiger is a full-time freelance writer with more than 10 years' experience covering personal finance and investing-related topics. In addition to his work with Motley Fool Money and The Motley Fool, he was also a writer for the BBC for three years and marketing manager for two non-profits.

Career Highlights

• Seeing my articles on the BBC homepage
• Becoming a full-time freelance writer

Chris's Recent Articles

• 4 Reasons Your Homeowners Insurance Might Get Canceled -- and How to Avoid It
  Sep 9, 2024
  Homeowners insurance protects your most valuable asset. Read on to find out why your provider can kick you to the curb.
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• 4 Reasons Your Car Insurance Might Get Canceled -- and How to Avoid It
  Sep 9, 2024
  Car insurance companies are constantly evaluating risk. Read on to find out why yours might want to show you the exit lane.
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• 3 Reasons to Pass on 5% CD Rates
  Sep 5, 2024
  Many CDs have impressive rates right now. Read on to find out why they still may not be the right fit for your finances.
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• Do You Want $500,000 in Your Retirement Portfolio? Here's How to Do It
  Aug 30, 2024
  Saving for retirement takes some planning. Read on to find out why you don't need to be an investing genius to generate wealth.
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• Do You Want $2 Million in Your Retirement Portfolio? Here's How to Do It
  Aug 30, 2024
  Saving that much money takes significant time and commitment. Read on to find out one strategy to make it possible.
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• What Would My Monthly Payment Be on a $600,000 House?
  Aug 20, 2024
  You can help control the monthly price of your home. Read on to find out what steps to take.
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• Credit Card Debt Just Hit a Record $1.14 Trillion. Here's One Way to Pay Off Your Balance Faster
  Aug 19, 2024
  Americans' credit card balances are climbing higher. Read on to find out one simple solution to lower your credit card interest payments.
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• 27% of Mortgage Holders Break an Important Spending Rule. Here's 1 Thing That Can Help
  Aug 17, 2024
  Monthly housing costs are way up. Read on to find out one way to lower them.
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• $1 Million Starter Homes Are the Norm in This State
  Aug 16, 2024
  Starter home prices have spiked nationwide. Read on to find out where it's the most expensive to buy.
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• 5 Reasons to Buy Airline Tickets With Credit Cards
  Aug 16, 2024
  Airline credit cards can come with excellent benefits. Here's why using a credit card to buy airline tickets is an easy decision.
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• You Might Not Realize What Happens When You Spend More Than $15,000 on Your Credit Card
  Aug 15, 2024
  Putting a sizable sum on your credit card could have dire consequences. Read on to find out why.
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• Don't Ignore These High-Yield Savings Opportunities in August
  Aug 13, 2024
  You have your pick of high-yield returns for your cash right now. Read on to find out which one might be best for you.
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• 5 Reasons a Credit Card Company Might Cancel Your Card
  Aug 9, 2024
  Most card issuers don't want to close your account. Read on to find out the handful of reasons why they might do so anyway.
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• Prediction: This Popular Investment Will Lose to the Market Over the Next 5 Years
  Aug 8, 2024
  CDs are a safe bet for your money, but they can't compete with investing in the stock market. Read on to learn why.
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• 5 Times When Using a Credit Card Doesn't Make Sense
  Jul 27, 2024
  Credit cards are useful, but they can create financial problems. Read on to find out when it's best not to use them.
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• 5 Times When Using Your Credit Card Makes Sense
  Jul 26, 2024
  Credit cards have their advantages. Read on to find out when you should use them.
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• How Much Cheaper Is EV Charging vs. Buying Gas?
  Jul 23, 2024
  Electric vehicles are usually cheaper to refuel. Read on to find out about one of their hidden costs.
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• 5 Unusual Ways to Use Your Cash Back Credit Card Rewards
  Jul 17, 2024
  Cash back rewards can be used for more than paying down your balance. Read on to find out some of the best ways to utilize …
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• Here's How One-Third of Young, Wealthy Americans Invest Their Money
  Jul 15, 2024
  Young investors with means don't invest like their predecessors. Read on to find out how to invest wisely, regardless of your wealth status.
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• 5 Ways Parents Can Make the Most of Cash Back Credit Cards
  Jul 11, 2024
  Raising kids is expensive. Read on to discover how a cash back card could help make it a little cheaper.
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• Here's How You Could Save $40,000 in 5 Years
  Jul 9, 2024
  Maxing out your IRA contributions could quickly boost your retirement savings. Read on to find out how.
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• How Many People Really Save $1 Million for Retirement?
  Jul 8, 2024
  The vast majority of people don't reach that goal. Read on to find out how to boost your retirement savings.
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• 5 Ways Boomers Get Rich in Retirement
  Jul 6, 2024
  Retirees can continue to build wealth even post-work. Read on to discover a few ways to do it.
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• 4 Reasons to Switch Banks in July
  Jul 2, 2024
  Now could be a good time to say goodbye to your old bank. Read on to find out some top reasons why people make the …
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• How Much Will $10,000 in Savings Be Worth in 10 Years?
  Jul 1, 2024
  Building a large sum of money is just the beginning. Read on to find out how to make your money grow.
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