Should You Take Out Federal or Private Loans to Pay for School?
A comprehensive guide to determining which kind of loans to take out for school.
Who: I'm a NYC based Freelance Writer with a focus on Financial Tech (FinTech) startups.
What: I help businesses use their brand voice to reach their audience, build trust, and stand out from the crowd.
Where: I write for startups like Morty, Debitize, CommonBond, and Planted (See full portfolio here: https://laurahmwirichia.contently.com/)
I also write about the intersection of Design and Technology. I am currently a writer for ChatBots Magazine, and have been featured on publications such as UX Design Collective and Prototypr on Medium.
Shoot me an email, I'd love to chat: [email protected]
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A comprehensive guide to determining which kind of loans to take out for school.
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