Matt Bell
Matt began his career as a radio journalist, with his work featured on National Public Radio, the NBC Radio Network, and several other networks. His reporting earned national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and United Press International.
Today, Matt is a personal finance writer and speaker. He is the author of two books: Money, Purpose, Joy (September 2008) and Money Strategies for Tough Times (April 2009), both by NavPress. Matt has been quoted in U.S. News and World Report, the Chicago Tribune, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, has written for ChristianityToday.com, writes two popular eNewsletters , and has been a guest on several nationally syndicated radio talk shows.
Matt holds a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from DePaul University, where he wrote a thesis about the emergence of America's consumer culture and its influence on people's beliefs and behaviors.
Matt lives with his wife and their three young children in the Chicago area.
Matt About Money
- Recession Lessons; Your Own Financial Stress Test; Cheap Eats; and more in the latest issue of the Matt About Money eNewsletter.
"Matt's message is so important for all college students to hear. He challenges us to look past what today's culture tells us is important and brings to light the truths necessary to handle our money in a Godly way. I would definitely recommend having him speak on your campus."