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 Winning Free Tuition from a Contest Costs You More Than You'd Think Did you know that winning free tuition costs you? 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 'Credit or Debit?' Purchase Differences to Know So You Master the Checkout Everything to consider when selecting debit or credit at checkout. 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 Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 7 Things You're Overpaying for on Vacation Most of us accept that vacationing is inevitably going to be expensive -- but is that... 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 It's difficult to check whether you're doing everything right financially, but much of the unclaimed money you're leaving on the table is easy to recover. 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...