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
Which States’ Residents Spend the Most on the Lottery & How Do States Spend Their Lottery Revenue?
LendEDU's fourth annual lottery spending report analyzed the most recent U.S. Census data to see...
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LendEDU analyzed the median income and average rent for more than 25,000 U.S. cities to find the most budget-friendly places in the country...
The 50 Best College Financial Literacy Programs for 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, LendEDU has recognized 50 colleges around the country that have...
These Cities Have the Highest Proportions of College Graduates
LendEDU crunched the data on more than 25,000 U.S. cities to recognize the places that...
Coronavirus’ Impact on College: Nearly Half of Undecided High School Seniors Considering Online Degree or Gap Year
LendEDU surveyed 1,000 current high school seniors and college students and found that 30% of...
These Cities Give Homeowners With a Mortgage the Best Return on Investment
LendEDU crunched home value & mortgage data for over 25,000 U.S. cities to recognize those...
Coronavirus Survey Round 3: Expenses Keep Climbing But 26% Still Waiting on Stimulus Checks
Since mid-March, LendEDU has been tracking how the coronavirus is impacting personal finances. Our third...
Is Income Correlated to the Chances of Catching the Coronavirus?
While less-refined nationwide data suggests there is no correlation between income and the chances of...
Before Coronavirus Relief Came, 68% of Student Loan Borrowers Were Worried About Making Payments
That title stat includes 79% of borrowers who have lost their jobs due to the...
The Most Budget-Friendly Cities for Homeowners With a Mortgage
We analyzed data on over 25,000 American cities to find the places where homeowners are...