Kat Tretina
Contributing Writer
10years covering personal finance
7+ articles on LendingTree
Plutus Award nominee
Specialties
Student loans
Debt repayment
Credit cards
Mortgages
Insurance
Education
Master of Arts, West Chester University
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabethtown College
Kat Tretina is a personal finance writer focused on helping people understand their financial options, pay down debt and boost their incomes.
After struggling to repay her own student loan debt and seeing firsthand how complex the financial aid and repayment system is, she began writing to share what she learned so other people could better manage their loans. Since 2016, she’s been freelancing for major financial publications, including Variety, Entrepreneur and Reader’s Digest.
Kat has also earned certifications in student loan counseling and financial education, and she’s been quoted as a student loan source by the Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more.
Kat’s thoughts on managing debt
While confronting high debt balances can be scary, forcing yourself to sit down and calculate just how much you owe is a critical step. From there, you can come up with a plan to conquer your debt and get on track so you accomplish your other financial goals."
