Jeff Ostrowski

Jeff Ostrowski is a veteran business journalist with over 20 years of experience covering real estate, business and the economy. He is a board member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors and has won awards for his housing coverage. He contributes housing and real estate content to MoneyGeek.

Ostrowski has a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Latest Written

Should You Rent or Buy a House? Pros and Cons

Rent or buy? Explore the pros and cons of each to make the best choice based on your financial situation, plans and lifestyle.Read More

Those Most At Risk If State Pre-Existing Conditions Laws Change

MoneyGeek analyzed data on health insurance to determine how many Americans would be impacted by changes to pre-existing condition laws.Read More

Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rates Reveal Struggling Local Economies

Learn more about which U.S. cities have the highest mortgage delinquency rates, how to avoid foreclosures and the future of mortgage delinquencies.Read More

How to Increase Home Value: Tips to Plan & Pay for Improvements

Get help deciding which projects make sense to improve your home's value like, how to pay for the work and whether to DIY or hire a professional.Read More

The 25 Worst States for Distracted Driving

Distracted driving accounts for hazardous and even fatal accidents. These 25 states top the list as the most dangerous places in the United States for distracted driving.Read More

7 Things Your Car Insurance Won't Cover

There are limits to a standard auto insurance policy, and it pays to know a bit about what's covered and what isn't.Read More