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
Parent PLUS Loans Guide
With the rising cost of college, students and their families are always looking for more options for funding. The federal Parent PLUS loan...
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.
SoFi vs. LendingClub: Personal Loan Comparison
Both SoFi and LendingClub offer competitive online personal loans, but one option is clearly best....
FAFSA Guide
It’s important for all college students to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here's a look at who is...
Pell Grants: Amounts, Limits, & Eligibility
Pell Grants are need-based grants issued to students who demonstrate financial need to help pay...
Cost of College in the U.S. – Average Statistics & Institution-Specific Costs
A look at the average cost of college by school type and the sticker prices...
How to Do a Balance Transfer With a Citizens Bank Credit Card
Citizens Bank offers two credit cards that have no annual fees and 0% introductory APRs...
Best Egg vs. Upstart: Personal Loan Comparison
Searching for a personal loan? This Best Egg vs. Upstart comparison will help you determine...
LendingClub vs. Prosper: Personal Loan Comparison
Searching for a personal loan? This LendingClub vs. Prosper personal loan comparison will show you...