How to pay off student loans with a credit card
Here’s how your credit cards can help pay off your student loans.
6 min read
Jan 10, 2023
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Georgia State University
Experience:
India began her editing career in 2016 at Georgia State University, becoming a Managing Editor for SAMLA News. She has written for brands such as Business Insider and CNN with a focus in SEO and consumer-driven content. She joined the Bankrate team in 2021.
Highlights:
Her career has spanned over a variety of fields, including publishing, marketing, and education. She was a managing editor in her senior year of college. She has worked with brands such as Target, and taught ESL to students in China. Because of her past experiences, she’s a firm believer in the strength of teamwork and information sharing. No stranger to the highs and lows of debt and credit, she hopes to encourage people to explore all options on their financial literacy journey.
In her spare time, India runs a book club for local readers.
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