About Mike Brown
Current Role
Personal finance reporter
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of Delaware
Latest from Mike Brown
Dating and Finances
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The Money Behind Marijuana
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The Best 100 Towns in Georgia for Starting a Small Business
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The Average Cost of Going to a Wedding in 2017
At the time of the publishing of this article, wedding season continues to move full-speed...
Which U.S. Colleges Make the Most Revenue From Applications?
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How Are People Making Payments in 2017?
In 2017, there are more payment options available to consumers than at any other point in history. Seriously, the payment world is your...
Robo Advisors vs. Financial Advisors – Millennials Still Prefer Real-Life
Its 2017, and believe-it-or-not, there is still at least one traditional service that seems like...
Bitcoin’s Present (and Future) Role in the American Economy
The 21st century has brought about too many transformative ideas to count. It feels like with...
Student Loan Money for Greek Life Dues? 55% of “Greek” Student Borrowers Admit to Doing So
With the 2017-2018 academic year underway, this question will be revisited time and time again: “Why...
The Battle for Best Original Content? 79% of Millennials Say Netflix
Long gone are the days of building your schedule around the 9 p.m. showing of...