Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina is a personal finance writer focused on helping people pay down debt and boost their incomes. Her own experience paying off $35,000 student loans ahead of schedule thanks to side hustles helps inform her writing on debt repayment, student loans and investing topics. Her work has been featured in publications like The Huffington Post, MarketWatch, Business Insider, and more.

Articles by Kat Tretina

Can I Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay for College?

Yes, you can use a home equity loan to pay for college — but the bigger question is whether or not you should. Rising interest... read more

How to Refinance Student Loans With a Cosigner

Student loan refinancing can be an excellent strategy for tackling high-interest debt, but recent college graduates typically struggle to qualify for refinancing on their own... read more

Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House?

Some people consider owning a home as a key financial goal. But if you have college debt, which should you do first: pay off student... read more

529 Qualified Expenses: What You Can Use a 529 Plan For

With tuition and other college expenses skyrocketing, using tax-advantaged investment accounts like a 529 college savings plan can be an excellent way to pay for... read more

20+ Pharmacist Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

An education in pharmacy doesn’t come cheap, but pharmacist student loan forgiveness programs can provide significant relief. The good news is that, depending on your... read more

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