Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina is a FinanceBuzz writer and personal finance expert focusing on practical financial matters, including student loans, debt repayment, side hustles, insurance, and healthcare. Drawing from her personal experience, she aims to simplify complex financial topics and provide individuals with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Her interest in personal finance was sparked by her own experience struggling to repay $35,000 in student loans after completing her master's degree. This journey led her to become a Certified Financial Counselor and Certified Student Loan Counselor, recognized by the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors (NACCC).

Her work has been featured in industry-leading publications such as Buy Side from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News, Credit Karma, and more. She holds a master's degree in communications from West Chester University and bachelor's degrees in communications and English from Elizabethtown College, where she double-majored.