Catherine Reed

Catherine is a tech-savvy writer who has focused on the personal finance space for more than eight years. She has a Bachelor's in Information Technology and enjoys showcasing how tech can simplify everyday personal finance tasks like budgeting, spending tracking, and planning for the future. Additionally, she's explored the ins and outs of the world of side hustles and loves to share what she's learned along the way. When she's not working, you can find her relaxing at home in the Pacific Northwest with her two cats or enjoying a cup of coffee at her neighborhood cafe.

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6 Medicare Cost Shifts Showing Up During February Doctor Visits February is when a lot of people feel like their routine appointments suddenly got more expensive, even though nothing �... read the story

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8 Situations Where COLA Increases Still Leave Seniors Short This Winter Getting a bigger Social Security payment sounds like a win until winter bills hit and the “extra” vanishes on contac... read the story

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10 Medicaid Extras That Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors in 2026 If a senior’s budget feels like it’s getting squeezed from every direction, health costs are usually a big reason wh... read the story

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The “America First” Plate Fee: Why Some Georgia Drivers Are Paying $90 More in 2026 If a Georgia registration renewal felt weirdly expensive in 2026, it might not be your imagination or a clerical error. ... read the story

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The $1,000 “Trump Account” Pilot: Who Qualifies and How Families Can Claim the Benefit If you’ve seen headlines about a $1,000 government-funded account for kids and wondered if it’s real, it is—and th... read the story

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6 Prescription Refill Policies That Quietly Raise Copays in February February is when a lot of people notice their pharmacy costs suddenly feel “off,” even if nothing about their health... read the story

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The “Over-65 Marketplace Confusion”: 6 Coverage Mistakes That Cost Real Money Turning 65 should simplify health coverage, but for a lot of people, it does the opposite because the rules change fast ... read the story

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“Refund Offset” Reality: 6 Debts That Can Take Your Tax Refund Without Warning Nothing ruins a “finally, we can breathe” moment like checking your bank account and realizing your refund is smalle... read the story

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How People Are Cutting Prescription Costs Using Discounts Pharmacies Don’t Promote If you’ve ever picked up a prescription and felt your stomach drop at the register, you’re not alone. Prices can var... read the story

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9 Grocery Price Tricks That Spike Your Bill After New Year Promotions End Those first-week-of-January grocery deals can feel like a relief after holiday spending. Then the promos disappear, and ... read the story