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Marcus Williams

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Marcus Williams

Sports analyst and business writer with two decades in sports journalism. He covers the money, strategy, and politics behind professional sports, and brings that same analytical lens to business reporting and financial coverage. His work focuses on the intersection of competition, capital, and decision-making.

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Small team of colleagues collaborating around a laptop in an open-plan office

SOFTWARE & SAAS · KINJA

Software & SaaS· Feature№ 197

Best HR Software for Small Business Under 50 Employees? Gusto, Usually

Every top-ranked guide for this search is written by a company that sells HR software. Here is what the actual pricing math looks like at 5, 15, and 40 employees, plus the sleeper pick that never makes the listicles.

Marcus Williams·10 min

Palm tree-lined residential street in Palm Beach, Florida on a clear summer day

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 196

Should I Drop Flood Insurance in Florida to Save Money? Usually Not

Marcus Williams·8 min

Close-up of a leather wallet with several credit cards sticking out of the slots

CREDIT CARDS · KINJA

Credit Cards№ 194

Is Amex Platinum Worth It for Non-Travelers in 2026? Mostly No

Marcus Williams·8 min

Row of Brooklyn brownstone apartment buildings on a residential street

MORTGAGE & LENDING · KINJA

Mortgage & Lending№ 193

Mortgage Recast vs. Refinance in New York: Why $300 Beats $14,000

Marcus Williams·8 min

Group of college-age students checking phones and laptops in a campus setting

CREDIT CARDS · KINJA

Credit Cards№ 190

The Best Credit Card for College Student With No Income in 2026 Actually Exists

Marcus Williams·7 min

Person holding a TV remote pointed at a streaming service home screen with multiple apps visible

CREDIT CARDS · KINJA

Credit Cards№ 189

The Best Credit Card for Subscription Services in 2026 Depends on One Question

Marcus Williams·7 min

A set of car keys being handed over, representing a new driver receiving their first car

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 184

The Cheapest Cars to Insure for Teenage Drivers Aren't the Ones Listicles Keep Recommending

Marcus Williams·6 min

Gray and white residential house with a front porch and driveway

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 171

What to Do If Your Home Insurance Is Cancelled in Ohio

Marcus Williams·13 min

Gray wooden residential house with a front yard on a tree-lined street

MORTGAGE & LENDING · KINJA

Mortgage & Lending№ 169

How to Find Homes With Assumable Mortgages (Because Zillow Won't Show You)

Marcus Williams·15 min

Row of electric vehicles at a dealership lot with charging stations

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 168

The Cheapest Electric Cars to Insure in 2026 Cost Less Than You Think (and Less Than Some Gas Cars)

Marcus Williams·14 min

Two MMA fighters standing in a cage before a bout, representing the UFC pay structure where entry-level fighters earn $12,000 per fight while the company generates $1.5 billion in revenue

COMBAT SPORTS & MORE · KINJA

Combat Sports & More№ 159

How Much Do UFC Fighters Make Per Fight in 2026 (and Why Most of Them Lose Money)

Marcus Williams·9 min

House destroyed by a tornado in rural New York, illustrating the severe storm damage driving homeowners insurance costs up 46% since 2021

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 158

Your Homeowners Insurance Costs Have Risen 46% Since 2021 and Nobody's Coming to Fix It

Marcus Williams·9 min

Two MMA fighters facing off inside a cage under dramatic lighting, representing the UFC Freedom 250 White House fight card in 2026

COMBAT SPORTS & MORE · KINJA

Combat Sports & More№ 156

The UFC Is Spending $60 Million on Six Fights at the White House and Nobody Can Agree Whether They Count

Marcus Williams·9 min

NFL football game in progress inside a packed stadium, representing the league revenue that drives the $301.2 million salary cap in 2026

NFL & COLLEGE FOOTBALL · KINJA

NFL & College Football№ 155

How the NFL Salary Cap Actually Works (and Why Teams Keep Getting Around It)

Marcus Williams·10 min

Founder signing a startup funding agreement, representing the SAFE note vs convertible note decision for early-stage companies

STARTUPS · KINJA

Startups№ 154

SAFE Note vs. Convertible Note for Startups: Which One You Should Actually Use

Marcus Williams·12 min

Empty corporate office hallway with dark reflective floors and glass walls, symbolizing mass layoffs at profitable Fortune 500 companies in 2026

FORTUNE 500 · KINJA

Fortune 500№ 153

Why the Most Profitable Companies in America Keep Laying Off Workers

Marcus Williams·11 min

Glass jar filled with coins and a small plant growing from it, representing savings growth

FINANCE · KINJA

Finance№ 142

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: One of Them Is Almost Always the Better Choice

Marcus Williams·13 min

Suburban house with storm clouds approaching

INSURANCE · KINJA

Insurance№ 136

The Home Insurance Crisis Isn't a Coastal Problem Anymore

Marcus Williams·12 min

Keys sitting on a signed mortgage document on a wooden desk

MORTGAGE & LENDING · KINJA

Mortgage & Lending№ 135

You Make $200,000 a Year but Your Mortgage Lender Thinks You Earn $80K

Marcus Williams·14 min

Modern house exterior with for sale sign

MORTGAGE & LENDING · KINJA

Mortgage & Lending№ 134

You Can Still Get a 2.75% Mortgage in 2026. Here's the Catch.

Marcus Williams·13 min

§Categories covered

Insurance(6)Mortgage & Lending(4)Credit Cards(3)Combat Sports & More(2)Software & SaaS(1)NFL & College Football(1)Startups(1)Fortune 500(1)Finance(1)