Andrea Browne Taylor
Browne Taylor joined Kiplinger in 2011 and was a channel editor for Kiplinger.com covering living and family finance topics. She previously worked at the Washington Post as a Web producer in the Style section and prior to that covered the Jobs, Cars and Real Estate sections. She earned a BA in journalism from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She is Director of Member Services, at the National Association of Home Builders.
Latest articles by Andrea Browne Taylor
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10 Affordable Big Cities for Renters
real estate Homeownership isn’t for everyone.
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7 Ways to Lose $100,000 in a Hurry
Financial Planning It may be, as Bob Dylan sang, when you got nothing, you got nothing to lose.
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5 Career Mistakes Millennials Make — and How to Avoid Them
business Overcome the negative stereotypes about Generation Y — such as being narcissistic slackers — and get ahead in the workplace.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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What $300K Buys You Now
real estate With home prices up and inventory down, the housing recovery in many areas is now in full swing.
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6 Women Who Built Successful Businesses by Age 35
business Women entrepreneurs account for 7.8 million out of 27.1 million business owners in the U.S., according to the latest data available from the Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners.
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Small Remodeling Budgets, Big Upgrades
real estate Not everyone has a fortune stashed away for a major home remodel.
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6 Millionaires Who Lost It All, but Came Back
bankruptcy Just because you’ve attained wealth doesn’t mean you’ll keep it.
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6 Fabulous Prefab Homes
home Prefabricated homes have come a long way since the days when modular meant mobile to home buyers.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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5 Things You Must Know About Buying a Prefab Home
home Understand the advantages and disadvantages of ordering your new home from a factory.
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Before Moving In Together, Have a Money Talk
credit & debt Considering living with your significant other? Make sure you’re both on the same page financially before signing on the dotted line.
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How to Find a Real Deal at Outlet Malls
Smart Buying These discount shopping centers offer consumers loads of supposed bargains. But is it always money well spent? Here are five guidelines.
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Should You Buy or Rent Your Home?
real estate Figuring out the answers to the four questions below will guide you to the right answer to the big question above.
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5 Kitchen Renovations for About $25,000 (or Less)
real estate For owners looking to add value to their homes, kitchen makeovers can provide a lot of bang for the buck.
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Getting Your First Credit Card
credit & debt Smart credit card usage can help build up your credit score and history, preparing you for bigger financial moves in the future.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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5 Affordable Bathroom Renovations
real estate The cost of a bathroom makeover can be daunting, but there are ways to save.
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7 Self-Made Immigrant Millionaires
business Immigrants make up 13% of the U.S.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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What $250K Buys You in Today's Condo Market
real estate Condo owners were hit hard when the housing bubble burst in 2006 (property values decreased an average of 41%).
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5 Midlife Millionaires
business We all know the stories of entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, who made it big at a ridiculously early age.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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6 Rags-to-Riches Millionaires
business From Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs to J.K.
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5 Budget-Friendly Essentials for Your Work Wardrobe
business Even as a young worker with limited funds, you can build an office-friendly wardrobe without breaking your budget.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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5 Ways to Dress for Success on a Budget
Technology Here's how to put together a work-appropriate wardrobe without spending a fortune.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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What $300,000 Buys You Around the World
real estate An estimated five million Americans live overseas, according to the U.S.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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10 Great Cities for College Grads
College Rankings Cramming for final exams is over and you've got your degree.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
College Rankings