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About Matt's expertise
Matt is a senior economic analyst and insurance correspondent at Insurify. His journalism background spans 11 years, beginning as a newspaper reporter before moving into data journalism. While working at the Redding Record Searchlight, Matt’s writing and reporting earned multiple awards from the California News Publishers Association.
Matt specializes in personal finance topics. His writing emphasizes data and trends, highlighting takeaways that help consumers make informed decisions. His research has been featured in the New York Times, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been cited as a personal finance expert by the Associated Press.
Matt holds a B.S. in journalism from the University of Florida and resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. Outside of work, Matt enjoys exploring new cities, reading about history, and grumbling over his fantasy football team.
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Matt's latest posts
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Car Insurance Prices Tumbled 6% in 2025 — Insurify Projects an Affordability Gap Between States in 2026
February 2, 2026
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Flood Insurance Costs Could Soar 64% Without Government-Backed NFIP
January 30, 2026
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Insurance Premium Pressure: 57% Have Made Financial Sacrifices to Afford Home Insurance
January 26, 2026
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Tariffs Could Raise Home Insurance Costs up to 38% Faster
January 23, 2026
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Drive It Like You … The Most Stolen Cars in America (2025 Data)
January 22, 2026
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Insurify’s AI Report: 86% of Americans Would Trust AI to Help Them Buy Car Insurance
November 12, 2025
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Holiday Shopping Survey: Porch Pirates and Tariffs Threaten Gift-Giving in 2025
October 27, 2025
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Hidden Costs of Homeownership Come in at $21,084 — on Top of a Mortgage
September 2, 2025
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Phasing Out FEMA: 10 States That Could Lose the Most
July 14, 2025
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Survey: 91% of Gen Z Has Homebuying Doubts. Most Young Homeowners Underestimated the Costs
June 26, 2025
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10 States Facing the Highest Financial Losses from Severe Weather
June 17, 2025
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As Recession Fears Loom, the Majority of Americans Consider Reducing Car Insurance Coverage
May 27, 2025
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Nearly 50% of EV Buyers Say the Tax Credit Was a Deciding Factor — How Will Ending It Affect Sales?
May 22, 2025
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Tariffs Could Raise Prices for Popular New Models by 15% — and Make Car Insurance More Expensive
May 7, 2025
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Home Insurance Rates to Rise 8% in 2025, After a 20% Increase in the Last Two Years
April 7, 2025
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Tariffs on Auto Imports and More Would Raise Car Insurance Rates 280% Faster
April 3, 2025
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Survey: 98% of College Students Find Renters Insurance Beneficial
March 5, 2025
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Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Raise Car Insurance Rates 60% Faster
February 19, 2025
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