About Kristen Barrett, MAT
Current Role
Managing editor, LendEDU
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Mortgages
- Personal Loans
- Home Equity
- Investing
Certifications & Degrees
- MAT
- Bachelor’s degree in English from Thomas More University, associate in communication from Thomas More University, Master of Arts in Teaching from Northern Kentucky University
Personal Finance Experience
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 investing.
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