Kristen Barrett

About Kristen Barrett, MAT

Managing editor, LendEDU

MAT
Bachelor’s degree in English from Thomas More University, associate's in communication from Thomas More University, master’s degree in English education from Northern Kentucky University

Kristen has worked as a full-time editor of personal finance content since 2015.

Her areas of interest include student loans, mortgages and home equity, and pet insurance.

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