About Amanda Hankel
Current Role
Managing editor, LendEDU
Expertise
- Writing
- Editing
- Digital Publishing
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin
Personal Finance Experience
Amanda pursued a journalism degree because she loved to ask questions. Learning about a subject she had previously known nothing about and then bringing that story to life in a useful and interesting piece of content was her dream.
And she has spent the last 15 years of her career doing just that.
She began her editing career as a trade magazine editor covering various specific and technical topics—from manufacturing to surgery—before moving into SEO and book publishing, where she gained firm experience covering finance-related topics such as real estate investing, insurance, and retirement planning.
Amanda joined LendEDU in 2023 to continue the pursuit of her passion—taking often difficult-to-grasp concepts and figuring out how to best present them in a useful and understandable way to the people who need that information most.
Latest from Amanda Hankel
Alliant Credit Union Home Equity Review
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Fig Loans Personal Loan Review
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Reprise Financial Review: Reliable Personal Loans for Fair and Bad Credit
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Grace Loan Advance Personal Loan Review
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Capital One Shopping Review
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CreditFresh Personal Line of Credit: 2024 Review
CreditFresh offers a personal line of credit—a finance product that blends aspects of a personal...
Gold Alliance Review
Gold Alliance, established to simplify precious metal investments, caters to diverse investors. Its mission focuses on accessible investment in gold, silver, palladium, and...
Check ‘n Go Personal Loan Review
Our editorial team didn’t rate Check ‘n Go personal loans, but they could be a viable option for individuals needing a small loan...
Prosper HELOC and Home Equity Review
Prosper offers an easy way to access your home equity with quick, personalized quotes that don’t affect your credit score. It provides both...
Can You Get Student Loans Without the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial in securing federal financial aid for higher education in the United States. It...