Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina is a personal finance writer specializing in debt repayment, financial aid and insurance.

Previously, she worked in public relations within the pharmaceutical industry before switching to non-profit work. 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 seven years, she's been freelancing for major financial publications, focusing her work on helping people understand their financial options, pay down debt and boost their incomes.

Her work has been published by a variety of publications, including The Buy Side from Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, Forbes Advisor and more. She has been nominated for the Plutus Awards in the "Best Freelancer or Regular Contributor" category, an award that recognizes excellent content in the finance industry.

Kat double-majored in English and Communications at Elizabethtown College, and she went on to earn her master's at West Chester University. She has also earned certifications in student loan counseling and financial education.

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.