About Catherine Collins
Current Role
Personal finance writer and author
Expertise
- Budgeting
- Mortgages
- Home Equity
- Credit
- Debt
- Investing
- Personal Loans
- Small Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Student Loans
Achievements
- Plutus Award Winner For Best Freelance Contributor For Personal Finance
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary, Master's degree in history from Virginia Tech University
Personal Finance Experience
Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized writer, speaker, and author of the book Mom's Got Money: A millennial mom's guide to managing money like a boss. She is the go-to personal finance expert for educated, aspirational moms who want to recapture their life passions, earn more, reach their goals, and take on a more active financial role in their families.
Named the Best Freelance Contributor for Personal Finance by the Plutus Foundation, her writing and expertise have been featured in dozens of notable publications and in national media. She founded her award-winning personal finance blog in 2010 and since then has become a sought-after speaker and leading voice in the personal finance space.
As a self-employed entrepreneur and mother, she spends her days writing for numerous publications, co-hosting her podcast called Five Year You, and raising her boy/girl twins.
Latest from Catherine Collins
How to Protect Your Investments in 2025 and Beyond: 7 Strategies
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What Is a Merchant Cash Advance? How It Works
I know many entrepreneurs who have used business financing to keep the lights on, hire staff, manage cash flow, and fuel growth. A...
How to Get Out of Merchant Cash Advance: 6 MCA Relief Strategies
I’ve talked to business owners who felt relief when that merchant cash advance finally hit...
You Can’t Borrow Money From Venmo—Here Are the Cash Advance Apps to Use Instead
Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment app that you can use to send money quickly. It’s...
Can You Borrow Money From Cash App? How to Do It and Alternatives to Consider
A feature on Cash App called Cash App Borrow provides small, short-term loans to customers,...
6 Ways to Get Cash From a Credit Card
If you’ve ever stared at your credit card wondering, “Can this thing actually give me cash?”—you’re not alone. The short answer is yes,...
Why Is the U.S. Dollar’s Value Dropping? Our Analysis for 2025
Hearing that the U.S. dollar is dropping in value can be stressful, especially with sensational...
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Credit Card?
If you can’t pay your credit card bill, you’re not alone. Many people fall behind...
What Happens When a Bank Fails?
When a bank fails, there are systems in place to protect consumers’ deposits and ensure that consumers don’t lose money. As long as...
Safest Banks in the United States in 2025: Where to Keep Your Money Secure
Consumers have many choices when it comes to banking. While some prioritize customer service, high...