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Michael Kitchen

Senior Managing Editor

  • Expertise: Student loans, credit, personal loans, education, foreign language
  • Education: University of California Berkeley

 


Michael Kitchen joined Student Loan Hero in 2017 (now a part of the LendingTree family), writing and editing reports about the student debt crisis, as well as consumer debt in general. In addition to working on LendingTree articles, he also appears in print and on television and radio to offer information and suggestions about personal finance.

Prior to that, Michael spent 20 years working in news, covering beats ranging from finance and markets to politics and conflict. He has previously worked for MarketWatch, Dow Jones Newswires, Voice of America, Time Magazine, National Public Radio and others.

Articles by Michael Kitchen

Should You Refinance Student Loans Before Buying a House?

Whether you should refinance student loans before buying a house ā€” or after ā€” depends on your situation. Large student debt payments can weigh on... read more

How to Pay Off $200k in Student Loans

Dealing with student loan debt can be overwhelming, especially if youā€™re buried under a significant amount. While paying off $200,000 or more in student loans... read more

What is a Stafford Loan?

ā€œFederal Stafford loansā€ are the name of an older version of Department of Education student loans. They have since been replaced by federal Direct loans,... read more

Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House?

Some people consider owning a home as a key financial goal. But if you have college debt, which should you do first: pay off student... read more

Private Student Loan Default: What Happens and How to Recover

A private student loan default could damage your credit score and lead to other harsh consequences, such as wage garnishment or a lawsuit. Because of... read more

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