Matthew Wolfinger - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Matt is a graduate of Northeastern University, where he obtained his MA in journalism. As a data reporter, his passion lies in letting data serve as a tool for advocacy — to highlight systemic issues and increase the public’s capacity for data literacy to combat disinformation. Find their work in The Scope, Denver Business Journal, ConsumerAffairs and more.

Content

Total articles 146

• Debt the halls: 65% of shoppers report financial stress leading up to the holidays

  By Matthew Wolfinger| Consumer Affairs Verified Finding the perfect gift on a budget can feel impossible. You want to show your loved ones you care but can’t afford to spend too much. Whether you plan to wait out in the cold for Black Friday deals or find yourself scrambling last-minute the night before, holiday shopping is a stressful time for the average American. Tack on a seemingly endless cost-of-living crisis and widespread credit card debt, and you have a holiday season where economic uncertainty brings an extra chill to the air.

  By Matthew Wolfinger · Consumer Affairs

  Oct. 31, 2024

• Colorado cities with the worst drivers

  By Matthew Wolfinger| Consumer Affairs Verified Colorado’s wide-spanning roads take its drivers from snowcapped mountaintops to the heart of its densely populated cities. Unfortunately, some of the state’s drivers aren’t the best people to share the road with. But how bad are they compared with the rest of the country’s drivers, and in which cities do you find the most dangerous drivers? Understanding which cities have the worst drivers in your state can help you stay alert and informed.

  By Matthew Wolfinger · Consumer Affairs

  Aug. 20, 2024

• 🏙️ Want to move to a big city? Here are the cheapest places to live in 2024

  By Matthew Wolfinger| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified ConsumerAffairs weighed four factors to determine the cheapest cities to live in 2024. These include a cost of living index, state and local tax burden per capita, median income and unemployment rate. The Council for Community and Economic Research's (C2ER) Cost of Living Index uses six different factors: the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services.

  By Matthew Wolfinger · WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL)

  Aug. 16, 2024

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Company Info

Consumer Affairs

ConsumerAffairs is a consumer news and advocacy organization founded in 1998 and based in Stateline, Nevada, with an additional office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company operates an online marketplace where millions of consumers research purchases, connect with brands, and share reviews each month. The platform offers several key services, including consumer reviews and ratings, brand management through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, and consumer news and advocacy. It also provides market research and insights by analyzing consumer feedback, helping brands understand customer satisfaction and enhance their reputation. ConsumerAffairs collaborates with various brands across different industries to assist them in managing their online presence and engaging with customers effectively. With reported revenues between $29.3 million and $42 million and a workforce of approximately 196 to 202 employees, ConsumerAffairs continues to grow by leveraging user-submitted reviews for consumer advocacy and brand engagement.