Kate Wood is a mortgages and student loans writer and spokesperson who joined NerdWallet in 2019. With an educational background in sociology, Kate feels strongly about issues like inequality in homeownership and higher education, and relishes any opportunity to demystify government programs. Prior to joining NerdWallet, she wrote about home remodeling, decor and maintenance for This Old House magazine.
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Education:
B.A. in sociology from Vassar College, M.A. in sociology from UC San Diego -
Awards:
National Association of Real Estate Editors: 2025 Silver Award, Best Online Residential, Mortgage or Financial Real Estate Story -
Previous experience:
This Old House magazine
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Quotes and interviews
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Axios. What dismantling the Education Department means for student loans.
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12 On Your Side. Student loan refinancing basics.
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U.S. News & World Report. Myths about parent information on the FAFSA.
Other publications
The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSN