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Chris Kahn

Managing Editor, Surveys and Data Studies
  • 24
    year news veteran
  • 3
    years at Bankrate
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Surveys
  • Data journalism
  • Personal finance
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Master’s of Mass Communications, Arizona State University
  • Bachelor’s of Science (Physics), University of Arizona
  • Bachelor’s of Arts (Anthropology), University of Arizona

About the author

Managing Editor Chris Kahn leads the data journalism for Bankrate. He works with reporters to gather, analyze and publish data-driven projects such as our True Cost Report. Drawing on his years of experience, Chris coaches writers and editors on the art of asking survey questions so that we can get the most out of our consumer surveys. He helps teams identify statistical trends and explain what it means for readers.

Prior to joining Bankrate, Chris managed opinion surveys at McKinsey & Co. and Reuters. He ran the political polling operation at Reuters from 2015 to 2021 along with the organization’s polling partner, Ipsos. Chris also covered personal finance at Newsday and was a national business writer at the Associated Press. He started his career covering the agricultural report for the AP in Richmond, Va.

Chris beyond Bankrate

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Chris wants you to know

Readers can see Chris’ work on rankings like the Best States to Retire, as well as other data studies. He also assists Bankrate with its extensive consumer survey program, using his extensive background to draw out the most useful and interesting conclusions.

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