Elyssa Kirkham

Elyssa Kirkham is a personal finance writer who specializes in using data journalism to provide unique insights into the world of money. Her work has been featured in TIME, CBS News, MSN Money, Business Insider, Daily Finance and more.

Articles by Elyssa Kirkham

Can I Consolidate My Student Loans and Other Debts Together?

Consolidating student loans is an option for borrowers who want to manage their debt more effectively or get better terms. Some might even wonder if... read more

Lost Eligibility? How to Pay for College Without Financial Aid

If you lost your financial aid, you may be wondering how to pay for school. Can you recover financial aid eligibility? Can you file a... read more

3 Ways Autopay Helps You Pay Student Debt Faster

An easy way to ensure you don’t miss a payment on your student loans is to set up automatic loan payments. Not only will using... read more

6 Facts Every Parent Should Know About 529 Plan Tax Deductions

As the cost of college has skyrocketed in three decades — doubling between the 1985-1986 and 2017-2018 academic years, according to the National Center for... read more

Can I Use My Student Loans to Pay Off Debt, Credit Cards?

Whether you’ve leaned on credit cards to cover you between paychecks or took out a personal loan for an emergency, the debt can start to... read more

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