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Mike Brown

Mike Brown uses data from surveys and publicly available resources to identify emerging personal finance trends and tell unique stories.

About Mike Brown

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Precious Metals
  • Student Loans
  • Debt
  • Mortgages

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of Delaware

Personal Finance Experience

Mike’s work provides consumers with a personal finance measuring stick to make informed financial decisions.

Latest from Mike Brown

How are people making payments in 2017

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...

millennials advisors

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

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?

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

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...

70 percent of millennials report anxiety from not having their cell phone

70% of Millennials Report Anxiety From Not Having Their Cell Phone

In 2017, you can walk down any street almost anywhere in the world and see...

For Student Loan Borrowers, Where Does Repayment Rank On Their List of Priorities?

For Student Loan Borrowers, Where Does Repayment Rank On Their List of Priorities?

It is no secret that the student loan debt situation in the United States is...

Where will millennials take the car industry

Where Will Millennials Take the Car Industry?

Cars and the automobile industry have long been backbones of both the American economy and way of life. In the early 20th century, Henry...

How much are dog and cat owners willing to spend on their companions

How Much Are Dog and Cat Owners Willing to Spend on Their Companions?

Whether it be a dog, cat, horse, or bird (or all four), we all love...

Most Millennials do not think the minimum wage should be raised

Most Millennials Do Not Think the Minimum Wage Should Be Raised

Forget North Korea, healthcare, or Russian meddling. . .there is another hot-button issue that can...