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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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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.
Meet the Man Who Makes $600 a Month Selling Crickets
When Jeff Neal’s wife told him she wanted to quit her job to st... read more

June 23, 2017

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Handling your student loan payments may not be easy, but here's where you can start to take control.
How Your Credit Report Can Help You Manage Student Loans
More than 1.8 million students graduate from college in 2017. Whi... read more

June 9, 2017

Student Loans
Before helping your child take out loans — or taking out loans in your own name — make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks.
6 Vital Things Parents Need to Know About Student Loans
About 3.5 million high school students are expected to graduate f... read more

May 22, 2017

Student Loans
Should you move to one of the nine states with no income tax? Here's how to decide.
Moving to One of These 9 States Could Save You Thousands
Each year, taxpayers pay trillions in income taxes. In fact, the ... read more

May 19, 2017

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There's no doubt that college is expensive. Here are the degrees that can really pay off.
5 College Degrees That Are Worth the Money
There’s no doubt that college is expensive. In fact, the averag... read more

April 17, 2017

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The IRS expects you to pay taxes on all sorts of earnings, including these five things you might be overlooking.
5 Items You Should Pay Taxes On (But Aren’t)
When it comes to taxes, everyone knows you have to report your ... read more

April 7, 2017

Taxes