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Marcus Chen

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Fintech analyst and personal finance writer based in Austin, TX. I break down complex money topics — investing, side hustles, and building wealth — into actionable advice for everyday people. Former financial advisor turned full-time content creator.

Joined Jun 2023 Austin, United States Last seen 4d ago
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Why Is Regular Fire Sprinkler Inspection In Modesto Important?
Business Why Is Regular Fire Sprinkler Inspection In Modesto Important?

Here is something that rarely comes up in conversations about building maintenance, but should: most fire sprinkler systems that fail in actual fires do not ...

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How to Keep Children Engaged During Umrah
How To How to Keep Children Engaged During Umrah

 Taking children for Umrah can be a beautiful and memorable experience for the whole family. It gives young Muslims the chance to see the holy cities, w...


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Aug 13, 2026
Structural Audit of Buildings: The Complete Guide, Process & Mandatory Rules in India (2026)
Design Structural Audit of Buildings: The Complete Guide, Process & Mandatory Rules in India (2026)

India has witnessed several high-profile building collapses in recent years, many of which could have been prevented with timely structural assessment. For building owners, housing societies, and municipal authorities, proactive structural stability testing is no longer optional it is a moral and legal obligation.

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Marcus Chen posted a new writeup in Finance Aug 13, 2026
Rethinking Budgeting Tips for Real Life and Side Hustles
Finance Rethinking Budgeting Tips for Real Life and Side Hustles

Why old budgeting advice is breaking downA few months ago, I was talking with a rideshare driver outside Moscone Center after a fintech conference in San Francisco. He had three income streams, a car payment that changed with insurance renewals, and

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Jul 31, 2026
Why Your Power BI Rollout Needs a Plan Before You Build a Single Dashboard
Business Why Your Power BI Rollout Needs a Plan Before You Build a Single Dashboard

Here's a pattern we see all the time. Someone on the team builds a great-looking Power BI dashboard. Leadership loves it. Other departments want their own ve...


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Jul 30, 2026
Tree Plantation Program in Erode: How Sakthidevi Charitable Trust's Thalir Initiative Builds a Greener Future
Environment Tree Plantation Program in Erode: How Sakthidevi Charitable Trust's Thalir Initiative Builds a Greener Future

Across Tamil Nadu, environmental concerns are growing louder — rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and shrinking green cover are problems communities...


Marcus Chen posted a new writeup in Finance Jul 28, 2026
Rethinking Budgeting Tips for Irregular Income and Real Life
Finance Rethinking Budgeting Tips for Irregular Income and Real Life

A lot of people still treat budgeting like a math worksheet: list income, subtract bills, assign the rest, and promise to behave. Then real life shows up. A freelance payment lands two weeks late. A car repair wipes out the grocery cushion. A side hu

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