John Matarese is an American journalist best known for playing Consumer reporter and creator in Don't Waste Your Money.
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Best Known For:The television program Don't Waste Your Money
Breakthrough:Launched the Don’t Waste Your Money consumer segment in Cincinnati in 1999
10 Quick Facts About John Matarese
- Full Name: John Matarese
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program Don't Waste Your Money
- Current Role: Consumer reporter
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Reporter and Journalist
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: Digital Media
- Net Worth: $406,000-$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
John Matarese Age
John Matarese's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of Vermont, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of Vermont
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
John Matarese's career includes news and reporting roles with Scripps News, a news outlet and WCPO-TV.
Organization: Scripps News
Role: Consumer reporter
Period: Present
Details: Produces Don’t Waste Your Money consumer, scam and money-saving reports syndicated to stations across the United States.
Organization: WCPO-TV
Role: Consumer reporter and producer
Period: 1999 onward
Details: Launched Don’t Waste Your Money consumer reporting in Cincinnati in 1999.
Organization: WMTW-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Worked in Portland, Maine.
Organization: WVNY
Role: Reporter
Details: Worked in Burlington, Vermont.
Rise to Fame
John Matarese rose to prominence for his role on the television show Don't Waste Your Money.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Don't Waste Your Money (Consumer reporter and creator, 1999-Present) — Consumer advice and scam reporting distributed to U.S. television markets
Awards & Achievements
- Two Regional Emmy Awards — Consumer journalism
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Matarese
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
