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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

Why Did My Student Loan Payment Go Up?

Why did your student loan payment increase? The answer may lie within the fine print of your loan agreement … or it could be due... read more

10 Best College Search Tools for High School Students

Why are college search tools so valuable? There are over 3,900 degree-granting colleges and universities in the U.S., which can make choosing your school a... read more

Can You Pay Student Loans With a Credit Card?

If you’re having trouble repaying your student debt, you may get to the point where you wonder: “Can you pay student loans with a credit... read more

How to Start a Side Hustle (And Which One to Choose)

Learning how to start a side hustle could be your solution if you need extra income. There are many side gigs to choose from, although... read more

Financial Aid Disbursement: How It Works

Financial aid disbursement is when your loans or grants are paid out at the beginning of each semester. Typically, issuers send your financial aid funds... read more

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