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.

Unexpected Ways You Are Affected by Late Payments Learn what can happen if you have seriously late payments on your credit cards or other loans. Balancing Asset Allocation Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Balancing Asset Allocation Though many Americans believe they don't have to worry about funding their... Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio to Minimize Risk Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio to Minimize Risk History has shown that throughout time, different types of stocks take turns... 15 Careers That Pay More Than $50,000 Many of these fifteen occupations call for only a bachelor's degree, and some of them you may have never even considered. Learn which jobs pay more than 50K. 3 Regrettable Banking Mistakes That You'll Make As a New Graduate Graduation is a momentous occasion, but what you do afterwards can affect your financial future. Avoid these common banking mistakes new graduates make. 5 Little-Known Facts About Credit Cards Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz 5 Little-Known Facts About Credit Cards Credit cards symbolize different things to different people. They can be a gateway to... A Bank Teller Reveals Secrets and Debunks Banking Myths Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz A Bank Teller Reveals Secrets and Debunks Banking Myths We all know what a visit to a bank branch will bring. Average consumers have no... Should You Open a Store Credit Card? Is a promotional interest rate or a discount worth opening a retail credit card? Here‘s how to decide if store credit cards are worth the perks they advertise. 10 Things You Need to Know About Credit Cards For a first time credit card user, things can get a little tricky. Here are ten things every person should know when it comes to credit cards. Does Ignoring Credit Cards Negatively Affect Credit? Photo of Katherine Muniz Katherine Muniz Does Ignoring Credit Cards Negatively Affect Credit? Those who struggle with debt may find it tempting to do away with using credit cards...