Articles by Kathryn Tretina

Kat Tretina is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Fl. Her work has appeared in publications like Experian, CreditKarma, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: M.A. in Communication Studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Investing in Municipal Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Investing in Municipal Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider If you’re looking to invest your money while minimizing risk, you have a few... How to Invest in Water Stocks Learn how you can invest in the water industry by buying stock in water-related companies, such as utilities, tech firms, bottling/beverage producers. How to Invest in Marijuana Stocks and the Cannabis Industry Learn how you can invest in the cannabis industry with marijuana stock, ETFs, and mutual funds in response to increasing legalization in the U.S. Profit-Sharing Plans: How Do They Work? Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Profit-Sharing Plans: How Do They Work? If you’re employed by a small business, you may be able to benefit from... Inherited IRAs: Rules on How to Manage and Withdrawal Funds Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Inherited IRAs: Rules on How to Manage and Withdrawal Funds As you get older, a friend or relative may pass away and list you as the... The Easiest Ways to Invest in Real Estate Learn about the easiest ways that you can begin investing in real estate, from rental income to participation in a real estate investment trust. How to Invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average Learn how to invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA^), a stock market index that is often used to measure the performance of the economy. How to Short a Stock (or the Entire Stock Market) Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina How to Short a Stock (or the Entire Stock Market) You know you can make money from stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds... How to Trade Chinese Stocks and Invest in Chinese Companies Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina How to Trade Chinese Stocks and Invest in Chinese Companies China opened up to foreign trade and implemented free-market reforms in... How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Lawyer Find out what to look for when you need a good bankruptcy lawyer that will help guide you through the process of discharging personal debt.