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.

Check Cashing Fees Without a Bank Account: 2025 Bank Comparison Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Check Cashing Fees Without a Bank Account: 2025 Bank Comparison Most banks charge non-customers a fee to cash a check, with costs varying from a... How to Fill Out FAFSA Application Correctly to Avoid Common Mistakes Everything to know about financial aid including how to fill out your FAFSA with these important materials. 'Credit or Debit?' Purchase Differences to Know So You Master the Checkout Everything to consider when selecting debit or credit at checkout. 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 Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/gtmcknight/202136435/ Parents and children... How to Shop Online Without a Bank Account Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz How to Shop Online Without a Bank Account There are plenty of people who don't have bank accounts, can't qualify for a... 10 Retailers With Most Flexible Return Policies You might be able to do all your shopping at these stores that have the most flexible return policies ever. How to Know When Bankruptcy Is Your Best Option If you're struggling with debt and have a low income and no way to pay your bills, bankruptcy may be for you. 10 Mistakes to Avoid This Tax Season Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 10 Mistakes to Avoid This Tax Season Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/superamit/130623447/ We already wrote about... What to Know Before Opening a Joint Checking Account Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz What to Know Before Opening a Joint Checking Account A joint checking account allows multiple individuals to jointly contribute to,... 5 Money Management Techniques to Help Ease Worry From Debt Debt can induce a lot of painful feelings. However, there are positive debt management techniques to help you deal and have good habits in the future.