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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

Income-Driven Repayment for Student Loans: How It Works

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The Department of Education offers four income-driven repayment (IDR) plans that could reduce your monthly student loan bill based on your income and family size.... read more

Can You Transfer a Parent Plus Loan to a Student?

August 25, 2023

If you want to know how to transfer a parent PLUS loan to a student, the answer is simple: Your student can take on the... read more

Student Loan Discharge: Options to Cancel Your Student Loans

August 25, 2023

If you qualify for student loan discharge, the government or your private student loan company will cancel the remaining balance of your loan. You must... read more

PAYE vs. IBR: Which Income-Driven Plan Is Better for You?

August 24, 2023

If you struggle to afford your monthly student loan bill, consider applying for an income-driven repayment plan, such as Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or... read more

How to Pay Off $300K in Student Loans

August 24, 2023

If you owe $300,000 or more in student loans, you might feel doomed to a lifetime of repayment. However, implementing the right repayment strategies can... read more

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