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Megan Hanna

Dr. Megan Hanna is a finance writer with more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and banking. She spent 13 years in commercial banking in roles of increasing responsibility related to lending. She also teaches college classes about finance and accounting.

About Megan Hanna

Current Role

Finance writer and adjunct professor

Expertise

  • Personal Loans
  • Home Loans
  • Credit Cards
  • Banking
  • Business Loans

Degrees

  • MBA and doctorate in business administration from Grand Canyon University, bachelor's degree in business accounting from University of Phoenix, graduate-level certificate in banking from Pacific Coast Banking School

Personal Finance Experience

Megan spent much of her professional career in the banking industry in roles of increasing responsibility related to lending before transitioning to full-time writing and teaching.

As a commercial banker, she helped evaluate her client's business and personal financial conditions to help determine the types of loans that would best serve their needs. In addition, Megan spent nearly five years managing all of the lending policies for a large regional bank.

Besides her time spent in banking, Megan serves as a personal finance writer for major online publications, and teaches courses about accounting and finance at the college level. Megan is passionate about sharing knowledge with others, so she held a seminar about personal finance and banking for college students. She also helped teach children about money and personal finance in a volunteer capacity for various organizations. Her highest degree is a doctorate in business administration with an emphasis in data analytics from Grand Canyon University.

Latest from Megan Hanna

How Is HELOC Interest Calculated?

Interest on a HELOC works differently than interest on a mortgage or home equity loan. Here’s what to know.

What Is a Subordinate Mortgage, and How Does It Affect My Home Equity Loan or HELOC?

If you refinance your mortgage and want to keep an open HELOC, you may be...

How to File a Student Loan Complaint

We researched how to file student loan complaints. We’ll share what you need to do to file a federal and private student loan...

Do You Have to Pay Student Loans While in School?

Do you have to pay student loans while in school? We’ve done the research and...

What Is a Reaffirmation Letter for Student Loans?

We’ve researched when you might need to get a reaffirmation letter for student loans. Here...

Do Student Loans Cover a Semester or Year?

Student loans often cover a full academic year, but you may be able to borrow on a per-semester basis if you're applying for...

Are There Student Loans That Pay Direct?

Federal student loans—and most private student loans—don’t show up as one big check in the mail. Typically, borrowed funds go to the school...

How to Get Rid of Sallie Mae Loans

If you want to get rid of Sallie Mae loans, you can do so. Just make sure it's for the right reasons.

Should Married Couples Consolidate Student Loans?

Consolidating student loans with a spouse can reduce the total amount of interest you owe,...

A Look Into the History of Student Loans

The history of student loans goes as far back as 1840. Follow along our timeline of the history of student loans to see...