Hanneh Bareham
- Personal loans
- Debt management
- Interest rate trends
- Economic policy
- Student loans
- Bachelor of Arts in English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
You have a world of options at your fingertips when it comes to paying down your loans. Knowing what they are is the key to becoming debt-free.
— Hanneh Bareham
Hanneh Bareham has been a personal finance writer with Bankrate since 2020. She started out as a credit cards reporter before transitioning into the role of student loans reporter. She is now a writer on the loans team, further widening her scope across multiple forms of consumer lending.
She has been featured in multiple national and regional media outlets, including Yahoo, CNBC, Business Insider, The Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times and more. Her desire to empower borrowers comes from her own experiences as a college graduate managing her finances during a tumultuous economic climate. She aims to help others reach their goals through a better understanding of macroeconomic trends.
When she's not checking her repayment strategies with a loan calculator, Hanneh enjoys acting, baking and trying to find the best cup of coffee on the East Coast.
Hanneh Bareham wants you to know:
When it comes to taking out any sort of installment loan or repayment plan, it's so important to know exactly what you're signing up for. Before applying, read the terms and conditions or find the basic loan details — like interest rate ranges and repayment terms — on the lender's website to make sure you're doing what's best for your finances.
You have a world of options at your fingertips when it comes to paying down your loans. Knowing what they are is the key to becoming debt-free.
— Hanneh Bareham
Hanneh's Picks
Hanneh's latest articles
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Best Student Loans without Co-Signer in April 2024
Taking out a student loan without a co-signer could mean higher interest rates, especially if you have spotty financial history, but there are some lenders that look at more than just your credit when approving you for a loan.
Mar 15, 2024 -
National Debt Relief: 2024 Review
National Debt Relief specializes in debt settlement for credit card debt relief and general debt relief, offers a free savings estimate and does not require any fees upfront.
Mar 14, 2024 -
Student Loan Forgiveness Guide
Only federally owned student loans qualify for forgiveness. Here's everything you need to know, from important deadlines to how forgiveness will impact you to everything else in between.
Mar 01, 2024 -
Different types of credit repair and how they work
This guide explores the different forms of credit repair and how to decide which is best for you.
5 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
Pet financing: Should you get a pet loan?
Owning a pet can be expensive. Setting aside funds for your pet’s needs from everyday expenses to unexpected medical costs is important. This is especially true if you have or are looking for a service, [...]
6 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
Wedding loans: How to finance wedding costs
Wedding loans can help you pay for your dream day but understand the cons.
4 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
Biden administration forgives $1.2 billion in student loans through SAVE Plan
The Biden-Harris administration announced early this morning that it will automatically discharge $1.2 billion in federal student loans for eligible borrowers. This move is anticipated to impact nearly [...]
2 min read Feb 21, 2024