Chris Lange.
Chris Lange is a financial and geopolitical writer with more than a decade of experience covering a myriad of topics. He has published thousands of articles for 24/7 Wall St., with past coverage focused heavily on stocks, IPOs, healthcare, defense, global affairs, and technology.
His work has been quoted, or referenced by a number of outlets including Business Insider, USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, The Motley Fool, and many other publications. A graduate of Southwestern University, he studied business with a focus on investments and has previous experience in banking and startups.
When not reading or writing the news, he is following his passion for Lacrosse, playing chess, or building solar projects with his dad.
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Background
| BA Business | 2011 |
| BBVA · Associate | 2013-2014 |
| TBLA · Director of Operations | 2012-2013 |
Essential Reading
How I Think About Money
- 01 Asset owners will always outpace wage earners, so invest wisely.
- 02 Compound interest is the most powerful force in the world.
Recent Work
13,726 articlesCDs Offer Certainty. Dividend Stocks Offer Something Retirees May Need More
When a retiree compares a federally insured CD to a dividend stock that has raised its payout for 70 straight years, the choice turns on a factor most income calculators ignore entirely.
Kimberly-Clark’s 54-Year Dividend Streak Masks a Troubling Cash Flow Problem
Kimberly-Clark just logged 54 straight years of dividend raises, but a closer look at the cash flow statement raises an uncomfortable question about who is actually funding that growing payout.
Walmart and Kroger Compete for the Same Shopper. Their Dividends Are a Different Story
Kroger's yield triples Walmart's, but a fatter dividend check at the start can mask a fragile payout years down the road. One of these grocery giants is built to keep raising through…