He obtained his undergraduate degree in the field from the University of Michigan, and has been working as a freelancer ever since. He also has a degree and knack for the financial world, and received his graduate degree from the prestigious Columbia University in New York. His degrees have no doubt played a major role in his ongoing success as a reporter, and he believes the two to be a great combination for the professional world. Not only does he understand the industry he is reporting on, but he is able to relate to his sources more comfortably.