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 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

How to Make Corrections to Your FAFSA

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is crucial in order to be eligible for most college financial aid. In... read more

Can You Return Unused Student Loan Money?

If you realize you borrowed too much money to pay for college, you may wonder how to return unused student loan money. Depending on loan... read more

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