Cat Lafuente

Cat Lafuente is a writer for FinanceBuzz with 20 years of experience. She focuses on deals and smart shopping, helping readers get more value from everyday purchases by highlighting the best products at stores like Costco, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, and other retailers. Her work covers what’s worth buying, what’s not, and how shoppers can make more informed decisions to stretch their budgets.

Cat’s interest in personal finance is rooted in her own experience consolidating debt, improving her credit score, and becoming a homeowner in Florida. You can find her work in publications including The List, House Digest, and BestColleges. She holds a B.A. in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a master’s degree in religious studies from the University of South Florida.