Katharine has primarily covered topics related to shopping in her role as a First Quarter Finance contributor.

Her research has included a variety of popular brands like Brandy Melville, Domino's, Walmart, and Lowe's.

Katharine has a background in helping businesses improve their online presence to meet customers' needs.

In her role with FQF, she utilizes the opposite approach -- helping consumers understand the policies, fees, and other issues that impact their purchases, so they can more easily get what they need.

In addition to First Quarter Finance, her writing can be found on Business News Daily, Business.com, SheKnows, and YFS Magazine.