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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

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Best 100 Towns in New York For Small Businesses

While going to a mega store like Walmart, Costco, or Target can be easy, cheap,...

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Average Credit Card Debt Rankings in U.S. Cities & States

In 2017, most people reach for the plastic in their wallets, not the paper. Since...

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What Do College Students Think About Safe Spaces?

Safe spaces, whether you agree with them or not, have grown in popularity recently and...

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The Best 250 Cities for Postgraduates

With May in full bloom, seniors around the country are counting down the few days left until graduation. In fact, many students have...

Best Places to Buy a Home in Texas

The 250 Best Places to Buy A Home in Texas

Texas is a large state, massive actually. Both by area and population, Texas is the second biggest state in the United States. It...

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The 250 Cities That Are Seeing the Fastest Growth in Household Income

Wherever the money goes, the people are not far behind. This trend can be traced...

What are the safest cities in each state?

What are the Safest Cities in Each State?

On This Page: A number of important factors play a role in deciding which neighborhood is the best to settle down in. Does this town...

Is it Airbnb or Hotels for Millennials

Is It Airbnb or Hotels for Millennials?

Lacking legitimate competition, the hotel industry has gone unrivaled for decades. Revolutionizing the business would be like reinventing the wheel; the hotel is...

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Best Cities for First Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home can be an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be a stressful process that creates serious long term...

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Best Mobile Payment Apps – Survey & Report

Can you Venmo me later? Over the last few years mobile payments have surged in...