Cameron Huddleston
Award-winning journalist, speaker, family finance expert, and author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk.
Cameron Huddleston wrote the daily "Kip Tips" column for Kiplinger.com. She joined Kiplinger in 2001 after graduating from American University with an MA in economic journalism. Prior to that, she worked for Dow Jones Newswires, covering convertible securities and junk bonds. She has a BA in journalism and Russian studies from Washington & Lee University.
Latest articles by Cameron Huddleston
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What to Buy at RadioShack While Supplies Last
Smart Buying You can still find some great deals at the bankrupt retailer. Plus: Best ways to redeem RadioShack gift cards before they expire.
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12 Things You Should Never Buy in Bulk
Smart Buying Repeat after me: Bigger isn’t always better.
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4 Places That Will Actually Pay You to Live There
real estate Some small towns, cities and even states offer financial incentives to get people to call them home.
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How to Cut Smartphone Costs
Smart Buying Use these strategies to pay less for your device and wireless service.
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Proven Tactics to Overcome Big Debts
credit & debt Chances are you have debt -- and lots of it.
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10 Costly Mistakes Shoppers Make at Supermarkets
Smart Buying You could easily save money on groceries by shopping smarter.
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How One Woman Beat Cancer and a $41,000 Debt at the Same Time
credit & debt Christina Soto paid off everything she owed while battling Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's how.
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Save Hundreds of Dollars by Switching Banks, Insurers, Credit Cards and More Right Now
savings Sticking with the same financial institutions and service providers could be costing you money – a lot of money.
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Best Times to Buy Airline Tickets
Travel Not only will you likely pay more if you book a flight at the last minute, but purchasing tickets too early also can cost you.
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5 Senior Discounts to Avoid
Making Your Money Last Older adults sometimes can get better deals by opting for rates or discounts that are available to all ages.
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Protect Your Wallet From Sweetheart Scams
Scams Con artists who claim to be looking for love really are just looking for money.
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How to Protect Your Kids From the Anthem Data Breach
Scams Your child's identity could be at risk. Take these steps now to protect it.
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Best Buys During 2015 Presidents' Day Sales
Smart Buying You'll find deep discounts on furniture, mattresses, winter apparel and more over the holiday weekend.
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How to Buy a Diamond Online for Less
Smart Buying Shop on the Web to get the right ring for your budget.
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money Fast
savings Quickly cut your expenses and boost your cash flow with these low-effort, high-return strategies.
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5 Best Deals on Big-Screen TVs for the Super Bowl
Smart Buying You'll get the most bang for your buck with these five high-quality television sets.
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19 Great Freebies for Your Birthday
savings Celebrate your special day by taking advantage of these free giveaways – no strings attached.
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Cheapest Times to Visit Vacation Hotspots in 2015
Travel These are the months when you will find the best travel deals on flights and hotel rooms for popular destinations.
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What to Buy During MLK Weekend Sales
Smart Buying You'll find apparel, bedding, furniture, fitness gear and more marked down around Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2015.
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Six Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
credit score Improve your creditworthiness by adopting the strategies used by those with high credit scores.
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Five Great Financial Apps That Are Free
savings Take control of your personal finances with these money-saving mobile apps.
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5 Ways to Make More Money in 2015
business These ideas can help you boost your take-home pay or generate extra cash.
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How to Wipe Out Holiday Debt
credit & debt Tips from personal finance bloggers about ways to pay off the bills you racked up at the end of the year.
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Do-It-Yourself Retirement Plans
retirement Here's a rundown of three plans for the self-employed and small-business owner.
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