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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

Guide to Military Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment

Serving your country could help reduce or eliminate your student loan debt. Members of the armed forces can seek out loan relief through military student... read more

How to Pay for College Without Your Parents’ Help

Whether you’re completely on your own or receiving partial assistance from your parents, it’s crucial to know how to pay for college without parental support.... read more

Can Social Security be Garnished for Student Loan Debt?

Beware: The government can take up to 15% of your Social Security income if you default on federal student loans. And although private lenders can’t... read more

The Complete Guide to Federal Student Loans

For students who need to fund their college education, federal student loans are more advantageous than private student loans. The reasons include lower interest rates,... read more

What is a Credit Freeze and How Is It Done?

A credit freeze makes your credit report inaccessible to lenders, which can help prevent identity theft. Even if a criminal has pertinent information, such as... read more

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