About Jerry Brown
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Credit
- Debt Management
- Personal Loans
- Student Loans
Achievements
- Plutus Award Nominee For Best Social Media For Personal Finance
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration and business management from the University of New Orleans
Personal Finance Experience
Jerry has more than four years of experience writing about personal finance for various publications. He started a blog called Peerless Money Mentor in 2017 to share his financial journey. His mission is to help others master their finances so they can live better lives.
Latest from Jerry Brown
Refinance Parent PLUS Loans
You can refinance Parent PLUS loans to help you save on interest costs. In addition, many lenders will allow you to transfer the...
Personal Loans for Students
After you exhaust your financial aid, a personal loan could be a solution if you need cash fast. But before you apply for...
Joint Personal Loans for Married Couples
Adding your spouse as a co-borrower on a personal loan may boost your approval odds and help you qualify for a larger loan...
How to Pay for College Books
Textbooks can be very expensive. You can pay for the books you need using grants, scholarships, or student loan funds. You can also...
What to Do About Your Student Loans if You Lose Your Job
Losing your job can be stressful, especially if you’re repaying student loans. But you may...
Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Federal Student Loans?
Federal loans come with protections that you’ll lose if you refinance, like loan deferment and...
How Much Equity Do You Need for a Reverse Mortgage?
There’s no hard-and-fast rule for how much equity you need for a reverse mortgage, though...
How to Pay Off $100K in Student Loans in 6 Steps
To repay $100,000 in student loans, you can choose the right repayment program, refine your...
Student Loan Consolidation vs. Refinancing: What’s the Difference?
Consolidation is the process of combining student loans into one loan. It can be done...