About Catherine Collins
Current Role
Personal finance writer and author
Expertise
- Budgeting
- Mortgages
- Credit
- Debt
- Personal Loans
- Small Business
- Entrepreneurship
Achievements
- Plutus Award Winner For Best Freelance Contributor For Personal Finance
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in history from the The College of William and Mary
- Master's degree in history from the 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
[Q&A] What Is Student Loan Default? What It Means and What to Do About It
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Should You Cosign Your Child’s Student Loans? Weigh the Pros and Cons
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The Complete List of Federal Student Loan Servicers for 2025
If you have federal student loans, your servicer is the company that accepts your student...
Is It Ever a Good Idea to Refinance Federal Student Loans?
If you ask people whether it’s a good idea to refinance federal student loans, you’ll...
5 of the Best International Money Transfer Services in 2025
If you need to send money overseas, you have several options. Here, you’ll find five...
11 Reverse Mortgage Facts to Know Before You Borrow
You’ve likely heard commercials about reverse mortgages and how they can help seniors get an...
What Is Student Loan Refinance, and How Does It Work in 2025?
If you’re struggling to balance paying your student loans with the increasing costs of everyday...
The Best Auto Loans for Fair Credit: Top Options for 580 – 669 Credit Scores in 2025
You can still qualify for a car loan if you have fair credit, which is...
Can You Request More Financial Aid During the Semester?
Yes, you can request more financial aid during the semester. You can do this in...
FAFSA Independent Student: Real Loophole to Get More Financial Aid?
Being a FAFSA independent student comes with its perks, namely that independent students are often...