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
6 Credit Unions That Don’t Use ChexSystems
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Cities with the Most & Least Affordable Homes in the U.S. for 2020
A look at which areas of the United States have the highest and lowest proportion...
How Does the Graduated Repayment Plan Work for Student Loans?
A graduated repayment plan could offer you lower monthly payments on your federal student loans...
Student Loan Calculators
In most cases, you won't find one student loan calculator that can answer all your questions. That's why we created seven student loan...
Recession Fears Loom for Many Americans, 42% Plan to Reduce Spending
Key Takeaways: 42% of respondents are planning to spend less and save more due to...
Progressive Renters Insurance Review
Progressive offers consumers basic renters insurance with the option to add additional coverage. Costs are in line with other insurance companies, and its...
Subaru Financing Review & Alternatives to Consider
For many drivers, a Subaru is a safe automobile that promises outdoor adventure, all-wheel-drive perks,...
How Long Does the FAFSA Take to Complete & Process?
The FAFSA takes around 1 hour to complete if you do it online or 3...
Prudential Life Insurance Review
Prudential is a well-established company that offers several types of life insurance to consumers. Costs for a life insurance policy can be as...
Assurant Renters Insurance Review
Consumers seeking renters insurance have options ranging from basic coverage to different additions. Making a coverage decision can be challenging, along with selecting...