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Matt Frankel, CFP

Contributing Analyst and Personal Finance Expert at The Motley Fool
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Matt Frankel, CFP, has been a contributing writer, analyst, and personal finance expert for The Motley Fool since 2012. Prior to The Motley Fool, Frankel was a mathematics professor and high school math teacher. He holds a B.S. in Physics from University of South Carolina; a M.S. in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University; and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida State University.

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- Financials (Bank stocks)
- Real Estate (REITs)
- Personal Finance

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  • Expert Financial Tips to Navigate Overdraft Fees
    Matt Frankel, CFP, suggests using banks that don't charge overdraft fees or declining overdraft protection. Overdraft fees differ from NSF fees. He predicts fees will remain unless banking shifts entirely online, reducing operational costs.
  • Expert Insights on Momentum Trading Strategies
    Matt Frankel, CFP, defines momentum trading as leveraging stock trends. Principles include trend reliance and spotting outperformers. He emphasizes risk management, advising against large positions and trading with non-essential funds.
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  • Date: 05/17/2024
    Outlet: CNN.com
    Article Title: Momentum trading: What it is and how it works
    Quote: Use the analysis tools offered at your brokerage firm’s website for trends showing that a momentum stock is in play. “For example, you could use your broker’s stock screening feature (assuming it has one) to identify stocks that have outperformed the S&P 500 by a certain percentage, are trading for well above their moving averages, or you can sort by other metrics,” said Matt Frankel, a certified financial planner (CFP) and stock market analyst at The Motley Fool.

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