Cat Alford
Featured Contributor
Catherine Alford is a 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.
Cat was named the Best Contributor/Freelancer for Personal Finance in 2014, and over the past few years her writing and financial expertise has been featured in dozens of notable publications. Publications like, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, The Huffington Post, Kiplinger, Investopedia, Business Insider, and many more.
She has been interviewed by Good Morning America, Mint, and The Work at Home Woman, and is a sought-after speaker at universities and large conferences on topics such as motherhood, money, and entrepreneurship.
Cat spends most, if not all of her spare time with her kids, who happen to be boy girl twins. She also enjoys reading and taking dance cardio classes.
To learn more, connect with Cat on LinkedIn.
How to Become a Graphic Designer in 8 Simple Steps
If you’ve ever seen a company logo, a pamphlet, or a book cover, you’ve seen the work of a graphic designer. Graphic design is everywhere, and there’s always a need for people who can design creative and interesting visuals. Even if you can’t draw or paint, you can turn your artistic talents into infographics, websites,…
17 Legit Ways You Can Get Paid to Shop in Your Free Time
If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend hours each week grocery shopping[1]. At this point, you’re familiar with your local stores and could find anything you need with your eyes closed. So why not get paid to shop? Mystery shopping or working as a grocery food delivery driver is a viable side hustle that…
6 Common Work-from-Home Scams to Look Out For
More than 5% of Americans work from home, and that number is growing every year.[1] With the average commute now 26 minutes each way, it’s no wonder that workers want to work from home.[2] I’ve worked from home for years, and I love the convenience of going straight from breakfast to my desk. It’s easy…
13 Best Places to Sell Video Games for Cash
Do you have an old copy of Street Fighter II or Sonic the Hedgehog lying around collecting dust? What about the OG versions of Call of Duty or Halo? If they’ve been shamefully neglected and you’re thinking of tossing them, you may want to see if they’re still worth anything before kicking them to the…
20 Best Places to Find Small Task or Micro Jobs
If you’ve ever found yourself short on cash, you know how frustrating it is to need extra money and have no viable way of earning it. Fortunately, things have changed a lot in the past decade. The gig economy has exploded, and now millions of people can complete “micro jobs” to earn extra money on…
Should Kids Get Paid to Do Chores? Experts Say Not So Fast
Few people enjoy household chores. Washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and taking out the garbage are no one’s favorite pastimes. But most would agree that these types of chores serve an important function in families: teaching children responsibility. Many parents also use chores to introduce money concepts to their children. Complete all your chores for the…
How to Become a Social Media Manager (Step-by-Step)
If you spend a lot of time on social media, you might be able to turn that into a career as a social media manager. Social media managers are responsible for managing the social media accounts of businesses, celebrities, and other entrepreneurs. In most cases, large businesses hire full-time social media managers to work in-house….
What Is a Sinking Fund? Definition, Categories & Examples
Sinking funds are one of the most useful additions to a budget, and yet not many people know what they are. Many first-time budgeters are confused about sinking funds, asking questions like “What is a sinking fund?” or “What’s the best way to set them up, and are they really necessary?” These mini savings funds…
How to Track Expenses in 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve tried budgeting before and failed, you’re in good company. In fact, I’d argue it takes most people 3-6 months to learn how to track expenses, stick to a budget, and plan achievable goals for the future. In other words, no one is born knowing how to track expenses and budget. It’s something that…
How to Get Rich: The 4-Step Process Anyone Can Follow
Many people dream of having lots of money and think about what they would buy and where they would go if they did get rich. Yet, so many don’t actually know how to become rich. After all, don’t you have to come from a wealthy family or inherit a boatload of money to be rich?…