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Michael Evans
Highlights
- Expert insurance writer for The Balance
- Two decades in personal finance journalism with articles published in The Guardian, USA Today, Fox Business, Bankrate, and Yahoo Finance
- Previously worked as the Columbia correspondent for International Living, specializing in health insurance, real estate, and small business topics
Experience
Michael Evans has written about personal finance since 1999. His expertise is based on extensive industry experience: He worked in the life insurance department at SelectQuote, with G.E. Home Health Care Insurance, and wrote marketing and training materials for iOwn.com, an online mortgage broker. He currently covers homeowners and auto insurance for The Balance.
Michael has also served as International Living’s Colombia correspondent, writing articles about Colombian health care, real estate, immigration policy, business ventures, and retirement. In 2015, he authored "Escape to Colombia," published by International Living.
His personal finance articles have been published by Bankrate, Fox Business, International Living, and Yahoo! Finance, among many others. His work has been cited by Forbes, Morning Post Exchange, and Yahoo! News.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media Studies, University of Memphis
Latest From Michael Evans
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When Does Car Insurance Go Down in Price?
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What Can You Use a Home Equity Loan For?
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What To Consider Before Buying a Duplex as a First Home
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FHA Mortgage Insurance: What You Need To Know
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How Payments Are Calculated for Home Equity Loans
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The Benefits of Life Insurance
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What Happens to Your Car Insurance When You Get a Speeding Ticket?
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Is Car Repair Insurance Worth It?
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Where To Get a Reverse Mortgage
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How To Provide Proof of Renters Insurance
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Make Sure Your Teen Knows the Costs of Owning a Car
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Structured Settlements
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How Long Can You Stay on Your Parent’s Health Insurance?
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Does Renters Insurance Cover Car Theft?
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How Much Does a First-Time Homebuyer Need for a Down Payment?
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First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021