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.

Why Making Extra Student Loan Payments Won't Help Pay Down Faster Learn how to use extra payments to pay down principal, not interest, on your student loans. This allows you to pay down your college debt faster. Why Winning Free Tuition from a Contest Costs You More Than You'd Think Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Why Winning Free Tuition from a Contest Costs You More Than You'd Think Parents and children alike both know that in order to attend college, the first hurdle... A Flawed Student Aid System Will Leave You Behind If You're Middle Class Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz A Flawed Student Aid System Will Leave You Behind If You're Middle Class The student aid formula used to determine each individual's financial need is based on... Learn About These 6 Dumb Money Pitfalls for Married Couples It's important to understand money pitfalls for married couples, as it could potentially save you money, time and stress. 10 Financial Breaks Single People Wished They Could Get from Uncle Sam 'Credit or Debit?' Purchase Differences to Know So You Master the Checkout Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 'Credit or Debit?' Purchase Differences to Know So You Master the Checkout Have you ever been at a store register to pay for something, handed the clerk your... 5 Monetary High School Graduation Gifts Worth More Than Money Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 5 Monetary High School Graduation Gifts Worth More Than Money Graduation -- a time for commemoration and for gifts. If you're an adult with a... 7 Things You're Overpaying for on Vacation Here are seven vacation costs you're overpaying for that you can recoup with some smart planning. 10 Ways to Cut Down on Summer Energy Costs Easily cut summer energy costs with these quick fixes and long-term maintenance measures. 6 Ways You Are Missing Out on Free Money Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 6 Ways You Are Missing Out on Free Money There are many money-saving opportunities available that a majority of Americans may...