About Dave Rathmanner
Current Role
Founder and CEO, Upper 9 Media
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Personal Loans
- Credit Cards
- Small Business Loans
- Consumer Personal Finance Habits
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Delaware
Personal Finance Experience
Dave has researched, planned, and developed content around hundreds of personal finance topics ranging from student loans to small business loans to credit cards as the former vice president of content at LendEDU.
Aside from articles aimed at helping consumers make better financial decisions, Dave has published many in-depth, data-driven studies designed to gain insight into consumer spending habits and money management to figure out where consumers succeeding and struggling with their money, which colleges provide the best value for students, and much more.
Dave's studies have been featured in a number of national outlets, such as Chicago Tribune, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNBC, U.S. News, International Business Times, Consumer Reports, VICE, Yahoo Finance, and NPR.
Latest from Dave Rathmanner
Best Commercial Truck Insurance Companies
In order to operate legally, a truck driver needs insurance. The problem is, finding that insurance can be difficult. There are several companies...
AARP Pet Insurance Discount
Pet-owning AARP members can alleviate concerns about their pets’ medical issues thanks to an AARP discounted pet insurance option, Fetch by The Dodo.
Pell Grants: Amounts, Limits, & Eligibility
Pell Grants are need-based grants issued to students who demonstrate financial need to help pay...
Best Egg vs. LendingClub: Personal Loan Comparison
Both Best Egg and LendingClub offer personal loans, but they way they fund those loans...
Student Loan Deferment & Forbearance Calculator
Curious how a student loan deferment or forbearance would affect your finances? Check out our...
Safest Cities & States to Buy a Home in the U.S.
We analyzed the FBI's crime database to find the safest and most dangerous cities, states,...
Erie Renters Insurance Review
Erie renters insurance can be a good solution for those looking affordable policies and competitive coverage. Read on to learn more about the...
SoFi vs Best Egg: Personal Loan Comparison
Both SoFi and Best Egg offer personal loans, but which lender is right for you will depend on your credit history and loan...
Safeco Homeowners Insurance Review
Safeco insurance provides home insurance and policy add-ons at generally affordable rates. However, negative customer reviews on claims fulfillment and rising prices are...
American Family Renters Insurance Review
American Family renters insurance coverage starts as low as $11.50 per month. The basic coverage includes property, liability, and loss of use protection....