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.

10 Most Common Bank Customer Complaints Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 10 Most Common Bank Customer Complaints A unique feature that sets MyBankTracker apart from other banking sites is banking... What Is a 529 Plan? What Are the Tax Advantages? Learn the different types of 529 plans each with their own unique advantages and where to sign up for the plans. Millennials, Straight Ahead! 10 Steps to Financial Security Millenials seeking financial freedom need to keep their eyes on the prize if they want to prove the myths wrong, using these ten steps. Doing Your Taxes Now? Last-Minute Tips Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Doing Your Taxes Now? Last-Minute Tips Did you know that 20 to 25 percent of all Americans procrastinate preparing their tax... Where to Get Financial Assistance When You're Unemployed Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Where to Get Financial Assistance When You're Unemployed In our everyday life, there seems to be an automatic stream of conversation in... The 8 Safest Banks With an Extra Account Protection The most secure big banks that offer extra layers of protection from fraud, theft, and hackers. Here are the 8 safest banks in the U.S. 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. 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 Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Learn About These 6 Dumb Money Pitfalls for Married Couples There are plenty of benefits to being married, one of the most obvious -- a lowered... 10 Financial Breaks Single People Wished They Could Get from Uncle Sam