Mark Fitzpatrick

Personal Finance Expert, MoneyGeek

Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, is MoneyGeek's resident Personal Finance Expert. He has analyzed the insurance market for over five years, conducting original research for insurance shoppers. His insights have been featured in CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Fitzpatrick holds a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He's also a five-time Jeopardy champion!

He writes about economics and insurance, breaking down complex topics so people know what they're buying.

Credentials: Licensed Insurance Producer, P&C

Education: M.A. Economics & International Relations, Johns Hopkins University; B.A., Boston College

Expertise: Insurance and Economics

Latest Written

Burial Insurance vs. Life Insurance: Differences, Pros & Cons (2026 Guide)

Burial insurance covers funeral costs. Life insurance offers higher coverage for income replacement, debt payoff and other expenses.Read More

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in South Dakota (2026)

Compare the best Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans in South Dakota across 10 coverage types from licensed insurers statewide.Read More

Best Health Insurance in Missouri (2026)

Cox Healthplans has the best health insurance in Missouri for 2026, with Oscar and Medica as top alternatives.Read More

Is There an Age Limit on Life Insurance?

Life insurance doesn't have a universal age cutoff, but your options narrow after 85. Most policies cap at age 90.Read More

Is Final Expense Insurance Worth It? (Pros and Cons of Final Expense Insurance)

Final expense insurance is worth it if you lack savings for funeral costs or can't qualify for traditional life insurance.Read More

Cheapest Health Insurance in Illinois: Affordable Plans for 2026

Oscar, Molina Healthcare and Cigna offer the cheapest health insurance plans in Illinois for the 2026 plan year.Read More

Latest Expert Reviews

Best Medicare Supplement Plans (2026)

The best Medicare Supplement providers are United American, Aetna, State Farm, AFLAC, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha for the 2026 plan year.Read More

Small Businesses Have $12,100 to Cover $264,000 Cyber Claims

Small businesses have $12,100 to cover $264,000 cyber claims. 74% are underinsured as claim costs jumped 30% year-over-year. Study reveals the gap.Read More

Home Insurance Rates by State: Most and Least Expensive States in 2026

Compare home insurance costs across all 50 states. See which states pay the most and least for coverage, plus the factors driving regional price differences. Read More

The ACA Rule That Accidentally Made Higher Health Care Costs Profitable

An ACA rule designed to control health insurance costs accidentally created a profit incentive for rising health care spending. Here's the math behind rising premiums.Read More

ACA Marketplace Premiums Surge 20% Nationwide in 2026, Up to 67% in Some States

ACA premiums rose 20% for 2026. MoneyGeek's exclusive 50-state analysis shows southern states hit hardest while expansion and reinsurance curbed costs.Read More

ACA Insurers Still Reject 1 in 5 Claims, Leaving Millions With Unpaid Bills

Nearly one in five ACA claims were denied in 2026. Compare denial rates by state and insurer to find plans that pay when you need care during open enrollment.Read More