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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

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...

Why You Can’t Have a Self Directed Gold IRA with Home Storage (and What to Do Instead)

Though ads may say differently, you can’t technically store your IRA-purchased gold at home. This...

How to Initiate a Gold IRA Rollover

Gold IRAs can allow you to invest in gold and other precious metals and save for retirement. A gold IRA rollover is one...

How to Get a Personal Loan

We spent hours researching personal loans. Find out how to get a personal loan from an online lender, bank, or credit union.

Home Equity: What It Is and How You Can Use It

Building home equity is an essential part of homeownership. We’ll share what home equity is...

Should You Cosign a Student Loan? Pros and Cons

Many lenders do not offer student loans to borrowers who have a low credit score...

What’s the Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans?

Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized student loans: Find out the differences, which to choose, and how to...

Steps to Getting Student Loans for Online College

Students at many online colleges qualify for federal student loans. For those that are ineligible,...

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?

Federal loans should be your first stop when looking for a student loan—they offer benefits...