Matthew J. Collins
New York City • Personal-finance writer & former analyst
Born: 22 August 1985 (Age 39)
Professional Summary
After 12 years in back-office number-crunching, Matt pivoted to explaining money matters in plain English. His weekly "Finance-in-Five" newsletter walks 7k subscribers through budgets, mortgages, and market quirks—no jargon allowed.
Biography
With over a decade of experience in banking and financial planning, Matthew brings deep industry knowledge to his debt relief articles. His expertise in credit analysis and financial planning helps readers understand the intricacies of debt management and relief programs.
Education
- Bayside High School, Queens (2003)
- B.B.A. in Finance, CUNY Baruch College (2007)
Work History
- Junior credit analyst, Ridgewood Community Bank (2007-10)
- Associate, Harbor Point Capital (mid-market PE), NYC (2010-16)
- Senior financial planner, Hanover Partners (2016-19)
- Full-time columnist, Dollar & Sense (2019-present)
Hobbies & Interests
Home-brew IPA experiments, Tuesday night pickup basketball at Chelsea Piers, reading baseball box scores from the 1970s.