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Articles by Katherine Muniz

Katherine covers the issues that are most relevant to younger adults, including topics such as college finances, student debt, and consumer spending. She has contributed to other web publications such as Business Insider and Investopedia. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Fordham University.

8 Money-Saving Tricks That Will Leave You Feeling Richer Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 8 Money-Saving Tricks That Will Leave You Feeling Richer Implementing money saving modifications that go beyond the standard rules of thumb can... 5 Sources of Emergency Financial Assistance for Those in Need Struggling individuals who can't afford everyday essentials can apply for emergency financial assistance until they get back on their feet. 10 Most Common Bank Customer Complaints It's hard not to be a customer of any business without coming up with a complaint or two. Here are some of the most common bank customer complaints. What Is a 529 Plan? What Are the Tax Advantages? Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz What Is a 529 Plan? What Are the Tax Advantages? 529 Plans, also known as Qualified Tuition Programs, are tax-advantaged college... Millennials, Straight Ahead! 10 Steps to Financial Security Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Millennials, Straight Ahead! 10 Steps to Financial Security Everyone seems to have something to say about Millennials. Generation Y grew up in... Doing Your Taxes Now? Last-Minute Tips Last-minute money saving tax tips for when you're filing in a hurry. Where to Get Financial Assistance When You're Unemployed Being laid off or let go can be a hard pill to swallow. However, there are avenues to getting financial assistance when you're unemployed. The 8 Safest Banks With an Extra Account Protection Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz The 8 Safest Banks With an Extra Account Protection All banks offer some form of protection against theft. However, some banks have... Why Making Extra Student Loan Payments Won't Help Pay Down Faster Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Why Making Extra Student Loan Payments Won't Help Pay Down Faster Seven out of 10 college seniors graduate school with debt. No one knows better... A Flawed Student Aid System Will Leave You Behind If You're Middle Class As a result of the flawed student aid formula, middle-class college students seen as too rich to qualify for aid are forced to take out loans.