Freelance writer and editor Micah Murray is based in Augusta, Maine, USA. He has over six years of experience writing articles on personal finance, detailing essential tools for accounting, planning, and managing personal finances. His work focuses on helping others improve their lives by increasing their financial literacy. His professional goal is to equip people with the tools and confidence they need to improve their financial situation. His personal quote reveals his professional stance: “Equal and fair access to the opportunity to become financially literate should be a right, not a privilege.”
Experience as a Writer
In 2018, Micah Murray served as the manager of Two Fat Cats Bakery, where he was responsible for building customer relationships, overseeing staff, and maintaining a safe work environment. He worked with the management team to ensure high productivity, customer satisfaction, and an inclusive environment for all employees. That same year, Micah began writing about personal finance as a part-time pursuit. In 2019, he transitioned to writing full-time and began to build a dedicated career in the field.
Throughout his career, he has established himself as an expert finance writer. His work has been published in well-known and reputable publications such as Credible, New York Post, Bankrate, Money Under 30, Sound Dollar, RateGenius, ChooseFI, LeverageRx, Penny Calling Penny, and others. Among his articles, you can find such interesting and informative works as:
- Articles on personal loans: “What is the principal of a loan?” “What is your Debt-to-Income ratio? How to calculate DTI?” “10 credit card mistakes to avoid,” etc.
- Mortgage Articles: “What to know about mortgage interest rates before you buy a home,” “First-time homebuyer requirements: how to qualify,” etc.
- Student Loan Articles: “Coding Bootcamps: average cost and how to pay,” etc.
Experience as an Editor
Since 2020, Micah Murray has served as an Associate Editor for Money Under 30. In this role, he provides simple, clear, and focused financial advice to people under the age of 30. He writes and edits articles on topics such as money management, credit cards, debt management, home buying, student loans, savings, car buying, investing, and more. As an editor, his primary mission is to help people properly manage their money and make progress toward their financial goals, both big and small.
Information and advice from his work on the website have been cited and syndicated in media outlets including USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider. He compares financial services and offers advice on debt repayment, credit cards, student loans, mortgages, banking, and car buying, while also covering issues such as common money-handling mistakes and saving strategies. Additionally, he offers a weekly newsletter and a seven-day MoneySchool Fundamentals course for young people who need help understanding the basics of personal finance management.
More by Micah Murray:
https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/mistakes-to-avoid-when-opening-first-card/
https://www.credible.com/blog/personal-loan/what-is-loan-principal/