Catherine Collins

Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized personal finance writer with 15 years of experience who has made 401(k)s her specialty. She covers the policy changes, tax implications, rule updates, and common mistakes that shape how Americans save for retirement, translating Washington proposals and regulatory shifts into practical guidance.

Her book Mom's Got Money was published by Wiley in 2021, and she has been featured on Good Morning America as a financial expert. Her bylines include U.S. News and World Report, The Huffington Post, Newsweek, Money, and Entrepreneur. She is also the Co-Founder of Five Year You and the Five Year You podcast. She holds a B.A. in history from The College of William and Mary and an M.A. in history from Virginia Tech.