Michael Kurko
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          Michael Kurko is an editor and has a B.A. in English Literature from Hartwick College. His primary areas of interest include investing, real estate, budgeting, and financial literacy.
He's created content for a diverse range of startups and established companies since 2008, and you can find his work in a variety of notable publications, including The Balance, Investopedia, and Forbes Advisor.
Based in Austin, Texas, he lives with his wife, son, cat, and two dogs and is a fantasy novelist in his spare time.
- Fit Small Business
- investopedia
- The Balance
- U.S. News & World Report
- Manage Money
- Credit Cards
- Make Money
- B.A. in English Literature from Hartwick College
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