Alex Gailey
Unclaimed profileData Reporter & Analyst, Bankrate
Bio
Alex Gailey is a data reporter and analyst at Bankrate who writes data-driven stories demystifying complex financial topics to help consumers make informed money decisions. Her reporting combines rigorous data analysis with accessible explanation, allowing readers to understand financial trends and their personal implications. Before joining Bankrate, Gailey worked at NextAdvisor in partnership with TIME Magazine, The Boston Globe, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and Charlotte Business Journal, developing expertise in personal finance journalism across multiple markets. Her work has been widely cited by major publications including the Washington Post, the New York Times, CNBC, Bloomberg, and CBS News, reflecting the rigor and significance of her analysis. Gailey holds membership in the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and was selected as a Goldschmidt data fellow in 2024. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she is based in New York. Her approach to financial journalism emphasizes using data journalism techniques to illuminate personal finance topics.