Kat Cosley
Growing up in a large family of 8, Kat learned first hand staying on a budget can be difficult. But, she also knows spending money wisely doesn't have to mean sacrifice. We can all live large and within our means.
Kat's unique childhood experience and interest in saving money led her to pursue enterprising television stories featuring straight forward "stretch-your-dollar" tips and easy to follow advice. Which is why Kat and "Deals" couldn't be a more purrfect fit! Each week on "Deals", Kat will help us Live Well for less by showing us where to find the best deals for all aspects of our lives.
Kat got her television start in Connecticut working in news at WFSB-TV. She made the jump to Marquette, Michigan as a TV journalist, and then back to Hartford, Connecticut. Her next move would take her to the fourth largest city in America, Houston, where she reported news for the top-ranked ABC Network Owned Affiliate KTRK-TV and also KIAH-TV.
No matter where she has called home, Kat is tirelessly involved in her community. She has served on the Board for the YMCA and as a facilitator for the Minority Achiever's Program. Presently, Kat is actively involved with Team First and Goal and The Houston Chapter of the Links, Inc. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A native Hoosier, Kat is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications.
Kat's Stories
Ways to save on college textbooks
Nationally, college students are expected to spend up to $1,100 on textbooks, but there are ways to get significant savings.
Get bridesmaid dresses for as little as $40
Now, you can stand by your friend's side on her big day without spending hundreds on a dress you may never wear again.
Turn old pallet into beautiful garden
Fall is the perfect time to start planting, and a pallet garden is a unique way to make a garden bed.
Get the most cash for your old iPhone
We shopped around to get you the most money on your used phone
6 uses for your coffee pod machine
Now you can get more bang with your buck and use your machine to make more than just coffee.
New baby gadgets to save you time and money
When it comes to babies, there are so many different gadgets on the market.
Turn 1 jacket into 7 outfits with your existing wardrobe
Have nothing to wear with a closet full of clothes? If that sounds like you, there's no need to run to the store and buy something new.
Over 50? You're eligible for senior citizen discounts
They say things get better with age, and that includes deals for senior citizens!
Dermatologist shares favorite drugstore products to reverse sun damage
If you got a little too much sun this summer or in years past, studies show you can reverse some of the signs of sun damage, and it isn't as expensive as you might think.
Get creative with hanging kids' artwork around the house
Forget the fridge! There are cute ways to organize kids artwork on a budget.