College Ave vs. Sallie Mae student loans
College Ave offers more flexible loans, but Sallie Mae is a well-rounded lender.
5 min read
Jul 24, 2023
Jerry Brown
Contributor, Personal Finance
EXPERTISE
- Personal loans
- Home equity loans
- Debt management
- Auto loans
- Credit card debt
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business management and business administration from the University of New Orleans
Jerry started writing about personal finance in 2017 to document his journey to get rid of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Two years ago, he pivoted away from writing for his own blog to focus on writing for major publishers. He is a Plutus award nominee for best social media for personal finance and a Certified Financial Education Instructor. Jerry has also contributed writing at Forbes Advisor, Investopedia and LendingTree.
Financial knowledge is only potential power; it only becomes power when you apply the knowledge you’ve acquired to your financial life.
— Jerry Brown
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