Rosalie Murphy

Lead Writer | Small business, business insurance, e-commerce

Rosalie Murphy joined NerdWallet in 2021 as a small-business writer and specializes in business insurance and e-commerce. Her work has been featured by The Associated Press, MarketWatch, Entrepreneur and many other publications. In addition to her work at NerdWallet, Rosalie coaches and edits student journalists at Kent State University. She has also reported on business and real estate topics at The (Palm Springs, Calif.) Desert Sun, trained and managed a team of freelancers at a community news startup and co-hosted “The Hatch,” a "Lost" rewatch podcast. Rosalie is based in Ohio.

Education: B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the University of Southern California
Awards: National Association of Real Estate Editors: Best Young Journalist, Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing: Best in Business (Explanatory)

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The latest from Rosalie

Can Your Business Afford to Offer Free Shipping?

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Business Credit Reports: What They Are, How to Check Yours

Your business credit report includes your business credit score and information about your company’s debt payments.

Stripe Payments Review 2023: Features and Pricing

Stripe Payments is best suited to online sellers, especially those who sell internationally.

Business vs. Personal Checking Account: What’s the Difference?

Business checking accounts are for business revenue and expenses. Personal accounts are for your personal finances.

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards: Simple Cash Back, No Annual Fee

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Best Corporate Credit Cards

A corporate credit card may be a good fit for corporations with at least several million dollars in annual revenue.

What Is a Business Credit Card and How Does It Work?

Business credit cards can help you spread purchases out over time and may offer rewards for your spending.

Can You Open a Business Bank Account With an EIN Only?

You’ll likely need business formation documents and personal ID to open a business account in addition to an EIN.

BigCommerce vs. Shopify: 2023 Comparison

Shopify is easier to set up, but BigCommerce offers your choice of payment processor and unlimited user accounts.

What Is Magento? Adobe Commerce and Open-Source Options 2023

Magento is open-source e-commerce software. Adobe Commerce is subscription-based and offers many features built in.

Best E-Commerce Platforms 2023: Pros, Cons, Pricing

The right e-commerce platform for your business is easy for your staff to manage and doesn’t break the bank.

Best Cities for Freelancers and Self-Employed Workers 2023

These areas have large populations of freelancers already and strong job markets, among other advantages.

What Is E-Commerce? Definition and How It Works

E-commerce is the sale of products and services over the internet. Many businesses do at least some e-commerce.

Thinking of Starting a Business? Consider Buying One Instead

Existing businesses come with intellectual capital, cash flow and other assets. You may be able to get financing.

Borrowing From a Payment Processor? Ask These Questions First

Though it can help newer, smaller businesses, merchant financing through entities like Shopify and Square can be pricey.