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Jennifer Lee

Former Editor, Loans
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  • Bachelor of Arts, History, Bates College
  • Master of Arts, Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Certificate in Editing, University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education
  • Certificate in Prompt Engineering, Vanderbilt University

Jennifer is a former editor on the Loans team with previous experience as an editor in the education space on BestColleges.com. She was committed to helping writers develop impactful stories that help guide readers at any stage of their financial journey.

Prior to working as an editor, Jennifer spent almost 8 years working in South Korea in the education sector, where she learned how to be extra frugal so she could continue saving enough money to pay off her student loans and save for her future home. This kickstarted both her passion for helping others take control of their finances and her love of cooking.

On the side, Jennifer likes to write reviews for an independent Seattle publication. She also likes to read, watch witty comedy, run and cycle, travel to visit friends and teach herself the violin. Her friends call her a foodie, and she will find any excuse to eat good food with good company.

Jennifer wants you to know

I feel like the word frugal has a bad rap these days. People seem to associate it with being poor, but this is what I have done since I was 21 and bought a place on my own when I was 40. Budgeting and saving with a lot of patience can go a long way to achieving big financial goals.

Jennifer's latest articles

  • Boat Loan Calculator

    Use Bankrate's boat loan calculator to find out your payment on any boat loan.

    3 min read May 14, 2026
  • EDvestinU

    EDvestinU offers benefits for students who live or attend school in New Hampshire.

    6 min read May 14, 2026
  • Loan APR calculator

    Use this calculator to find out how much a loan will really cost you.

    4 min read May 14, 2026
  • Loan Calculator

    Bankrate's loan calculator will help you determine the monthly payments on a loan.

    3 min read May 14, 2026
  • Simple Loan Payment Calculator

    Use Bankrate's simple loan payment calculator to calculate your monthly payment for any type of loan.

    2 min read May 14, 2026
  • Nelnet Student Loans

    Nelnet — formerly U-fi From Nelnet — specializes in private student loans with low interest rates.

    5 min read Apr 28, 2026
  • College Ave

    Low rates, flexible repayment options and dedicated borrower resources make College Ave a heavy competitor in the space.

    6 min read Apr 28, 2026