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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

2025 Texas First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans

Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and new homebuyers within the state can take advantage of the state’s programs for first-time... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Nebraska

As in nearly all states across the country, buying a house in Nebraska has gotten more expensive. In the third quarter of 2024, Nebraska home... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Iowa

The state of Iowa has experienced rapid population growth, which has impacted the housing market. Despite rising housing prices, a mortgage backed by the Federal... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Texas

Although the Texas housing market has cooled, home prices are still relatively expensive. As of November 2024, the median home sales price was $343,700. For... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Ohio

In a competitive real estate market with rising prices, finding an affordable mortgage with a low down payment requirement can be a huge help. Loans... read more

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