Michael Rosenston Title: Fact Checker Education: University of Illinois Location: Austin, TX Expertise: Finance, Business, Insurance Fact-checker and researcher since 2020Has worked in statistical analytics and strategy in the advertising industryCompleted two internships with Fortune 500 insurance companies Experience Michael Rosenston has been working as a fact-checker and researcher for Investopedia since 2020, where he has gained experience in a number of business, insurance, and financial topics. Michael has also worked in the advertising industry, where he used mathematical models, statistical analysis, and expert strategic knowledge to help clients maximize sales. During his college years, Michael completed two internships with Fortune 500 insurance companies which provided him with in-depth knowledge of that industry. Michael has spent an extensive amount of time traveling the world and loves to live a healthy lifestyle too. Education Michael received a B.S. in statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He also completed a minor in computer science. About Investopedia Investopedia, a People Inc. brand, helps you understand the world of finance. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. Learn more in our editorial policy.