Kat Tretina

Kat Tretina

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • 8+ years covering personal finance news
  • Certified Student Loan Counselor and Financial Planner
  • Bylines at U.S. News & World Report, CNN, NerdWallet, and Forbes Advisor

Experience

Kat Tretina has been covering personal finance for more than eight years. Her previous work experiences include content marketing manager at the Heart of Florida United Way and content writer at Student Loan Hero. Tretina's byline has been published by U.S. News & World Report, Money, MSN, The Street, FinanceBuzz, Yahoo Finance, CNN, NerdWallet, Forbes Advisor, USA TODAY Blueprint, Newsweek Vault, Newsbreak, Credit Karma, MediaFeed, and Investopedia.

She is also a Certified Student Loan Counselor and Financial Planner and co-founder of the Freelance Writer Academy.

Expertise

  • Student financial aid
  • Personal loans
  • Credit cards
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Mortgages
  • Budgeting

Education

Tretina has a bachelor's in English and communications from Elizabethtown College and a master's in communications from West Chester University.

Kat’s Latest Articles

What you need to know about car insurance in Colorado
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about car insurance in Colorado

Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. The influx of new residents means more cars on the road and, consequently, more insurance claims for accidents, thefts, and hail damage. Not surprisingly, the cost of...

By Kat Tretina

November 8, 2024

What you need to know about car insurance in New Jersey
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about car insurance in New Jersey

The Garden State has a higher cost of living than most states, so it's no surprise that car insurance tends to be expensive, too. Liability car insurance that meets the state’s minimum coverage requirements costs $853 per year ...

By Kat Tretina

October 28, 2024

What you need to know about car insurance in Nevada
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about car insurance in Nevada

Auto insurance in the Silver State is higher than the nation as a whole. For a full coverage policy, you can expect to pay $2,060 yearly on average. That’s more than the U.S. average of $1,897. Policies that only meet Nevada’s ...

By Kat Tretina

October 18, 2024

What you need to know about car insurance in Louisiana
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about car insurance in Louisiana

Louisiana is known for its delicious food, dynamic music scene and historical attractions. However, the Pelican State has another distinction: it's the most expensive state for car insurance. Drivers pay an average of $2,883 an...

By Kat Tretina

October 14, 2024

What you need to know about car insurance in Georgia
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about car insurance in Georgia

Although Georgia has a lower cost of living than many states, car insurance premiums in the Peach State tend to be expensive. State minimum liability coverage is about 15% higher than the national average, while full coverage c...

By Kat Tretina

October 14, 2024

What is multi-car insurance?
Auto InsuranceWhat is multi-car insurance?

Multicar insurance extends coverage to two or more vehicles on the same policy and is often cheaper than buying separate policies for each car – up to 25% cheaper in some cases. For many people, it also means less hassle."Usual...

By Kat Tretina

October 4, 2024

What is rental car insurance?
Auto InsuranceWhat is rental car insurance?

After a great vacation, you pull into the rental car lot to return your vehicle. But, as you get out, you realize there is a long, deep scrape along the driver's side door. Luckily, you bought coverage at the counter, so the da...

By Kat Tretina

November 22, 2024

What is temporary car insurance?
Auto InsuranceWhat is temporary car insurance?

Although somewhat uncommon, there are instances where you may need car insurance for just a short period of time. You won’t find standalone temporary car insurance policies available from most insurers, but several carriers do ...

By Kat Tretina

October 2, 2024

How does a speeding ticket affect insurance premiums?
Auto InsuranceHow does a speeding ticket affect insurance premiums?

Because speeding increases the likelihood of being involved in accidents, a speeding ticket can significantly increase your car insurance premiums – perhaps as much as 35%. But there are steps you can take to reduce the financi...

By Kat Tretina

September 25, 2024

How to save money on car insurance
Auto InsuranceHow to save money on car insurance

If you've renewed your car insurance policy lately, you know how expensive car insurance has become. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and even natural disasters have driven up insurers’ costs. Today, the av...

By Kat Tretina

December 12, 2024

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