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Chris Butsch

Atlanta
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Covers:  Autos, Auto Reviews, Auto Insurance, Travel

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Chris Butsch’s Biography

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I have a monthly car column in The South Florida 100, an e-newsletter with 51,000 monthly subscribers, where I offer car-buying advice and review car tech like dash cams and Faraday boxes.

I also write a monthly travel column in The Travel 100 based on the most recent press trip I was lucky enough to attend. The Travel 100 is an e-newsletter with 350,000 monthly subscribers.

Since I have a long and trusting relationship with my editors, I can usually guarantee coverage for press trips and car…

Chris Butsch’s Journalist Portfolio

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Bonbons, kabobs and Brave Idiots - 7 hidden culinary gems in Nashville, Tennessee - The Travel 10...

Bonbons, kabobs and Brave Idiots - 7 hidden culinary gems in Nashville, Tennessee - The Travel 10...

Did you know that Nashville has the highest Kurdish population (and the best Kurdish food) in the United Stat…

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Here's why you want a dash cam in 2026 and which one to get - The Travel 100

Here's why you want a dash cam in 2026 and which one to get - The Travel 100

Auto insurance premiums have skyrocketed by 55% since 2020, leading to a disturbing rise in uninsured drivers…

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Are the holidays really the best time to buy a car? - The South FL 100

Are the holidays really the best time to buy a car? - The South FL 100

We've all seen the Lexus "December to Remember" Sales Event commercials

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Why do car dealerships ask if you're paying cash - and what should you say? - The South FL 100

Why do car dealerships ask if you're paying cash - and what should you say? - The South FL 100

If you buy your next car from a dealer, they'll inevitably ask if you intend to pay cash or finance the vehic…

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How to Buy a Used Car

How to Buy a Used Car

Looking to purchase a used vehicle? Follow these steps to understand the process, negotiate the right price a…

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Here's the Best Way to Shop for Car Insurance

Here's the Best Way to Shop for Car Insurance

Discover the easiest way to shop for car insurance! Follow three simple steps, find the best coverage, and sa…

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Articles

Select Board to address multiple municipal appointments at Tuesday’s meeting

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By Chris Butsch
| Waterbury Roundabout Verified
April 6, 2026 | By Lisa Scagliotti Filling more openings in town government will be a big part of the agenda when the Waterbury Select Board meets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Steele Community Room and via Zoom. A top priority is the appointment to fill the board vacancy following the March resignation of former Vice Chair Kane Sweeney.
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Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee begins volunteer trainings Feb. 20 — Waterbury Roundabout

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By Chris Butsch
| Waterbury Roundabout Verified
The Waterbury Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee is kicking off a series of volunteer trainings on Feb. 20, with the first session focused on teaching proper techniques for mucking out flooded homes. This is part of the committee’s effort to create a Waterbury Natural Disaster Volunteer Corps with volunteers knowledgeable about flood response steps as a way to be prepared particularly for future flooding, but also for other potential disasters such as fires, wind storms and ice events.
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Sports Car Insurance Explained: How to Insure a High-Performance Vehicle 

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By Chris Butsch
2020 Mclaren Senna GTR at RM Sotheby’s Scottsdale 2025 Sports car insurance is like the 93 octane of auto insurance. It maximizes your car’s potential, improves its longevity and brings you – the owner – peace of mind. Because traditional car insurance (“87 octane,” if you will) isn’t tailor-suited for sports cars, it leaves too many gaps in coverage, and by the time you fill them with higher limits and additional coverage types, it can become prohibitively expensive.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing 100-word stories for my family newsletter, The Travel 100.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has accentuated the need for an attention-grabbing title. The line between "compelling" and "clickbait" can be narrow.

Awards

Best Voice in Finance

2022 - Personal Finance Freelancing

Fool.com (fka Motley Fool) called me a Best Voice in Finance in 2022, which is something I'm immensely proud of. Disclosure: Fool is NOT a client of mine.