Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina is a contributor to Student Loan Hero who writes about student loan repayment, side hustles, and other personal finance topics. Her work has appeared in publications like the Huffington Post, Money Magazine, Business Insider, and more. See below for her most recent articles.

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Lying on Taxes: It's Always a Bad Idea
taxes

Lying on Taxes: It's Always a Bad Idea

It may be tempting to lie on your taxes, but it's never a good idea. Find out why and tips for ensuring you're always honest in this article.

Kat Tretina

What to Do If You're the Victim of Student Loan Identity Theft
student loans

What to Do If You're the Victim of Student Loan Identity Theft

What to Do If You're the Victim of Student Loan Identity Theft

Kat Tretina

Identity Thieves Bought a New Car in Her Name—Here’s How She’s Fighting It
identity theft

Identity Thieves Bought a New Car in Her Name—Here’s How She’s Fighting It

A case study on one woman's identity theft crisis can help you know what to look out for.

Kat Tretina

When Your Student Loans Are Sold: What You Need to Know
student loans

When Your Student Loans Are Sold: What You Need to Know

Lenders can sell your loans whenever they want, so it’s important to have some safeguards in place. Here's what you need to know.

Kat Tretina

Meet the Man Who Makes $600 a Month Selling Crickets
Miscellaneous

Meet the Man Who Makes $600 a Month Selling Crickets

When Jeff Neal’s wife told him she wanted to quit her job to stay at home with their kids, he had to think about how to make one income work.

Kat Tretina

5 Items You Should Pay Taxes On (But Aren’t)
taxes

5 Items You Should Pay Taxes On (But Aren’t)

The IRS expects you to pay taxes on all sorts of earnings, including these five things you might be overlooking.

Kat Tretina

Want to Pause Your Student Loan Payments? Here's What You Need to Know
Student Loans

Want to Pause Your Student Loan Payments? Here's What You Need to Know

You might be able to postpone your student loan payments, but make sure you've considered the financial consequences before you do.

Kat Tretina