Rosalie Murphy

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How I Think About Money “Many of my favorite things and experiences have come from small businesses. I write to help entrepreneurs make smart and quick financial choices so they can get back to doing what they and their customers love.”

Rosalie Murphy has covered small-business banking, credit cards, insurance and lending at NerdWallet since 2021. She writes and edits the Starting Small newsletter, and her reporting has appeared in publications like the Associated Press, MarketWatch and Nasdaq. Rosalie is an MBA candidate at Kent State University and has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.

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Do You Need an EIN to Open a Business Bank Account? Some business types can open a business bank account with their Social Security number or ITIN.

By Rosalie Murphy

Using an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy a Business

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Do You Need an EIN to Open a Business Bank Account? Some business types can open a business bank account with their Social Security number or ITIN.

By Rosalie Murphy

Using an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy a Business SBA 7(a) loans can be an affordable option when you want to buy an existing business or increase ownership in your current business — as long as you can qualify.

By Randa Kriss

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