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
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8 Types of Financial Advisors to Know and Who’s Right for You
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CPA vs. Financial Advisor: Which One Is Right for You?
Although the roles of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a financial advisor seem similar,...
Do You Need a Financial Advisor? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
If you’re trying to reach big financial goals, like paying down debt, saving for your...
[Q&A] What Is Student Loan Default? What It Means and What to Do About It
Student loan default happens when you fail to repay your loan as agreed, typically after...
Should You Cosign Your Child’s Student Loans? Weigh the Pros and Cons
When you cosign student loans for your child, you are legally agreeing to be responsible...
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...