From bottom rung to top of the corporate ladder: How these 6 women climbed up
Working women face a “broken rung” that contributes to the gender pay gap.
6 min read
Nov 03, 2025
Chris Kahn
Managing Editor, Surveys and Data Studies
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24year news veteran
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3years at Bankrate
EXPERTISE
- Surveys
- Data journalism
- Personal finance
EDUCATION
- Master’s of Mass Communications, Arizona State University
- Bachelor’s of Science (Physics), University of Arizona
- Bachelor’s of Arts (Anthropology), University of Arizona
About the author
Managing Editor Chris Kahn leads the data journalism for Bankrate. He works with reporters to gather, analyze and publish data-driven projects such as our True Cost Report. Drawing on his years of experience, Chris coaches writers and editors on the art of asking survey questions so that we can get the most out of our consumer surveys. He helps teams identify statistical trends and explain what it means for readers.
Prior to joining Bankrate, Chris managed opinion surveys at McKinsey & Co. and Reuters. He ran the political polling operation at Reuters from 2015 to 2021 along with the organization’s polling partner, Ipsos. Chris also covered personal finance at Newsday and was a national business writer at the Associated Press. He started his career covering the agricultural report for the AP in Richmond, Va.
Chris beyond Bankrate
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Readers will see Chris’ work on rankings like the Best States to Retire, as well as other data studies. He will also assist Bankrate with its extensive consumer survey program.
Chris's latest articles
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Survey: Americans would rather discuss politics or religion than what’s in their bank accounts
Americans don’t want to talk about money, but there can be drawbacks to staying quiet.
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The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year
See what the nation’s top economists are forecasting in Bankrate’s Q3 survey.
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Survey: Many Americans expect to rely on Social Security benefits when they retire — but are worried they won’t get them
Many Americans are worried they won’t get their full Social Security benefits.
10 min read Oct 22, 2025 -
Survey: The most workers in four years say their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation
A record 62% say pay hasn’t kept up with costs, climbing from 55% in 2022.
11 min read Oct 14, 2025 -
The Fed just cut rates, but don’t expect it to help much. Try these 6 moves instead.
Rate cuts usually help your budget. This time, the impact may be barely noticeable.
8 min read Sep 17, 2025 -
The Fed looks set to cut rates this week. What comes next is unclear as stagflation fears rise.
A tough mix of rising prices and weak hiring is leaving the Fed with no easy way out.
7 min read Sep 14, 2025 -
Study: College towns that offer students the best value
These college towns offer the most value for your education budget.
9 min read Sep 11, 2025