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Austin Kilgore

Austin Kilgore is the analyst for the Achieve Center for Consumer Insights, a think tank at the digital personal finance company Achieve, where he produces data-driven research and commentary in support of Achieve’s mission of helping everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future.  

Previously, Austin was the Director of Digital Lending at the fintech consulting firm Javelin Strategy & Research. Before that, he was an award-winning journalist, covering mortgage finance, real estate, fintech, payments and other areas of financial services. 

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Southern Methodist University

Expertise in

  • Personal finance
  • Market research
  • Consumer research
  • Mortgage finance
  • Real estate  

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