Dagen McDowell Bio, Wiki, Fox News, Salary, Net Worth, Age, Family, and Husband

Dagen McDowell BIO

Dagen McDowell is a distinguished American journalist working as a host and commentator for Fox News Channel (FNC). In addition, she co-hosts ‘The Bottom Line‘ alongside Sean Duffy on Fox Business. She joined the FNC team in 2003.

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How Old is Dagen McDowell?

McDowell born Mary Dagen McDowell is 55 years old as of 2024, she was born on January 7, 1969, in Brookneal, Virginia, United States. However, she celebrates her annual birthday every January 7th.

Dagen McDowell Education

McDowell attended Wake Forest University, a private research university based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. However, she graduated with a degree in art history. Previously, she attended St Catherine’s School, an independent Episcopal diocesan school located in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Dagen McDowell Career

McDowell has worked at Fox News Channel (FNC) as a host and commentator since 2003 and as a co-host of ‘The Bottom Line‘ alongside Sean Duffy on Fox Business. She was a founding anchor of the Fox Business Network when the channel began in 2007. During her tenure at FNC, she has provided analysis and financial commentary on several of Fox News Media group programs. Those programs include most recently FNC’s Outnumbered and FBN’s Mornings with Maria, Gutfeld, and The Five. Notably, she provided a news report on the Fox Business Network simulcast of Imus in the Morning from 2011 to 2015 after previously serving as a business day anchor.

However, in 2009 McDowell co-hosted a weekend call-in show planned to answer viewers’ pressing questions about the economy entitled Your Questions, Your Money. Moreover, she is a skilled interviewer and has conducted numerous news-generating interviews, including with former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. In addition, she has interviewed Henry Paulson, a former Treasury Secretary, financier Charles Schwab, Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), Lady Gaga’s father Joe Germanotta, and former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.

Before joining FNC, McDowell wrote a finance column for TheStreet.com known as ‘Dear Dagen.’ In addition, she also worked for Smart Money Magazine and published various articles for SmartMoney.com. Previously, she worked as a financial journalist at the Institutional Investor’s Newsletter Division. However, after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with a Major in History, she worked in a dressing room as an attendant. Moreover, she worked in other various jobs such as selling beer at a golf course.

Dagen McDowell’s Height

McDowell has an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.

Who is Dagen McDowell’s husband?

McDowell has been happily married to Jonas Max Ferris since 2005. Ferris is an American economist, financial adviser, and an analyst who occassionally appears on the Fox Business Network panel. He is 53 years old as of 2024, he was born on September 13, 1971 in Southfield, Massachusetts, USA. However, the couple met in 2001 on the set of Fox’s Cashin’ In on Fox News studios and after four years in a relationship, they tied the knot in 2005. Previously, McDowell was married but later got divorced.

Who are Dagen McDowell’s parent and siblings?

McDowell was born in Brookneal, Virginia, United States to her parents Joyce Holt McDowell (mother) and Mr. McDowell (father). However, her parents both attended the University of Virginia and were of Irish ancestry. Unfortunately, her mother died of suffering from cancer. McDowell grew alongside her one and only brother but she later moved to Richmond, Virginia for her tenth grade.

Dagen McDowell’s kids

McDowell together with her husband Ferris have no children yet. However, the couple have an adopted chihuahua named Ramon.

How Much Does Dagen McDowell Earn?

McDowell has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.

Dagen McDowell’s Net Worth

McDowell has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.

Dagen McDowell’s Social Media Accounts

McDowell has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @dagenmcdowell with more than 398.2k followers, and an Instagram page dagenmcdowell with more than 133k followers.

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