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Kristen Barrett, MAT

Kristen Barrett is a managing editor at LendEDU. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has edited and written personal finance content since 2015.

About Kristen Barrett, MAT

Current Role

Managing editor, LendEDU

Expertise

  • Writing
  • Content Design
  • Proofreading
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary

Certifications & Degrees

  • 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

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 pet insurance.

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An In-Depth Look at NaviRefi Student Loan Refinance

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Sallie Mae Student Loans Review

Sallie Mae offers loans for a variety of schooling levels with competitive rates, terms, and benefits. If you are looking for helping paying...

Why SoFi Private Student Loans and Refinancing Make Borrowing Smarter With Member Benefits

SoFi recently announced it would offer private student loans in addition to its existing student...

Best Egg Personal Loan Review

If you earn a high income and have an excellent credit score, a Best Egg personal loan could be a great financing option.

Why Wells Fargo Student Loans Aren’t Available and the Best Alternatives

Wells Fargo offers private student loans for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as their...

Unison Equity Sharing Home Loan Review [2025]

Unison offers an equity sharing agreement that allows homeowners to exchange a share of their equity for a lump sum cash payment.