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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

20 States Where College Is Worth the Cost

Every prospective student wonders: Is college worth it? One reliable way to measure that is by looking at the college’s return on investment (ROI). To do... read more

Would You Relocate to Save $1,977 a Year and Pay Off Student Loans?

While repaying $107,000 in student loans, a college grad named Andrew Josuweit employed a unique debt payoff strategy: moving to a state with no income... read more

20 Best Business Schools for Avoiding Massive MBA Debt

You’ve weighed the costs, risks, and rewards of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and decided it’s a smart next step for you. Earning an MBA... read more

15 Best Dental Schools to Avoid Six-Figure Student Debt

$1.28 billion — that was the combined student debt of 2016 dental school graduates, according to numbers reported in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA)... read more

20 Best Law Schools for Avoiding Six-Figure Student Debt

If you’re considering a career in law, you’re probably looking at the most affordable law schools to minimize student debt — and you should be. A... read more