Catherine Collins
Contributor
With over a decade of experience, Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized personal finance expert and the author of Mom’s Got Money: A Millennial Mom’s Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss. Her writing and expertise have been featured in major outlets such as Good Morning America, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Business Insider, and Kiplinger.
Catherine is the co-founder of two companies: Millennial Homeowner, a platform dedicated to helping new homeowners navigate their finances, and Five Year You, a personal development company and podcast aimed at helping people achieve their goals over five years. She was honored with the Plutus Award for Best Freelance Contributor for Personal Finance, recognizing her contributions to the industry. Catherine is also a sought-after speaker on topics such as money, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.
Catherine lives in Detroit, Michigan, where she balances her work with raising her boy-girl twins and spending time with her rescue dog, Julep.
Education
- Virginia Tech: MA in History
- The College of William and Mary: BA in History
Media Mentions
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11 Expert Tips for Managing Money and Relationships
When it comes to money and relationships, there are numerous ways to combine finances with your spouse or partner. Likewise, there are many benefits to combining marriage finances, namely a shared sense of unity and responsibility. Sharing a bank account with your partner encourages you to work together to reach your financial goals, but it…
75 Creative Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
There isn’t a person on this Earth who hasn’t thought, “I wish I could save more money.” However, wanting to save money and learning how to save money are two very different things. Many of us want to have better financial habits and dream of long term wealth. Yet, those initial steps often stop us….
How to Buy a House for the First Time (Beginner’s Guide)
Learning how to buy a house is an exhausting, confusing, and often frustrating procedure. There’s so much to understand and process, from selecting the right mortgage, to picking the right real estate agent, to financially preparing for homeownership. It’s easy to get intimidated. The best way to avoid that is to increase what you know…