Matt Whittaker
Ticker Tape Contributor

About Matt Whittaker

Matt Whittaker is a Colorado-based freelance journalist. In addition to The Ticker Tape®, his work has been published by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Barron’s, U.S. News & World Report, and other publications. Over more than a decade as a business and financial journalist, he has reported from four continents and covered the global seafood industry, energy and mining companies, commodities, and mergers and acquisitions. He also writes about adventure sports.

Matt majored in journalism at the University of Tennessee.

 

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REITs: Real Estate for Those Who Don’t Fancy Being a Landlord September 18, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Got a property but don't want to be a landlord? Here's why you might consider selling the place and rolling the cash into a REIT.

3 min read  |  Real Estate
Let’s Clear the Air: What Is Inflation, Anyway? August 29, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Learn the different types of inflation, whether higher inflation may be coming, and how it might affect you.

3 min read  |  Fundamental Analysis
Downsize Upshot: Choosing a Retirement Community August 2, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

As you ease into retirement, a 55-and-over community might be a solid choice, but they’re not all the same. Here are some things to think about.

2 min read  |  Retirement Lifestyle

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