Kat Tretina

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.

For the past eight years, she’s been freelancing for major financial publications, Her work has been published by a variety of publications, including Variety, Entrepreneur, and Reader’s Digest.

She has also earned certifications in student loan counseling and financial education, and she’s been quoted as a student loan source by outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CNBC.

Originally from Philadelphia, Kat relocated to Orlando, Florida to escape the cold, and she enjoys the sun and Disney with her husband and three dogs.

Specialties

• Student loans
• Debt repayment
• Credit cards
• Mortgages
• Insurance

Achievements

• Eight years of experience writing about student loans and debt
• Plutus Award nominee

Education

• M.A. from West Chester University
• B.A. from Elizabethtown College

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.”