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

Parent PLUS Loan vs. Private Loans: Which Option Offers Better Rates?

If you’re helping your child pay for college, you have two main options for loans: Parent PLUS loans and private student loans. Parent PLUS loans... read more

Your Guide to Federal Financial Aid, the FAFSA and More

For many students, federal financial aid is the lifeline that funds their college degree. In fiscal year 2018, about 12.7 million students received federal student... read more

How Are My Student Loan Interest Rates Determined?

Anyone who borrows money to pay for college will have to pay interest on their debt. For recent graduates breaking into the job market, these... read more

Country vs. City: Which Has the Larger Balances and Better Credit Scores?

The divide between the city and the country has been a cultural touchpoint for centuries. But when it comes to Americans in rural or urban... read more

Where Baby Boomers Carry the Most Non-Mortgage Debt

The baby boomer generation (generally defined as those born between 1946 and 1964) are at or approaching retirement age — and they’re closing in on... read more

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