Kate Braun

Kate is a writer and editor who runs her content and editorial businesses remotely while globetrotting as a digital nomad. So far, her laptop has accompanied her to New Zealand, Asia, and around the U.S. (mostly thanks to credit card points). Years of research and ghostwriting on personal finance led her to the FI community and co-founding DollarSanity. In addition to traveling and outdoor adventure, Kate is passionate about financial literacy, compound interest, and pristine grammar.

Living Stingy: The Benefits and Risks

Living stingy might conjure up images of Ebeneezer Scrooge sitting alone on a pile of gold, counting every piece to make sure it’s all … Full Article

Using Credit Cards to Earn Money and Travel for Free (Without Debt!)

In many people’s minds, “credit cards” are synonymous with excessive spending, high interest rates, and mountains of debt. And that kind of usage is exactly … Full Article

Tips on Buying a Used Car for the Financially Savvy Non-Auto-Expert

When the time comes to buy a new car, there are a lot of questions to answer before you even start to browse the for-sale … Full Article

Money Quotes That Will Change How You Think About Life

While I love dedicating time to curling up in my hammock with a book (like one of these five!), life is busy — and sometimes … Full Article

Investing in Your Health Is a Great Move for Your Finances

In personal finance circles, there’s a lot of talk about interest and index funds, IRAs and 401(k)s, work, savings, passive income, real estate, and so … Full Article

Why Getting a Tax Refund Is Actually Costing You Money

From a psychological standpoint, a tax refund feels like a windfall. It’s cash in your bank account that wasn’t there before! From a financial standpoint, … Full Article