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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Five Money-Saving Travel Resolutions to Make
Travel Vow to take these steps to get more bang for your travel buck.
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5 Best Gifts to Re-gift
spending Giving away presents you either don't want or don't need is a smart way to save. Remember, it's the thought that counts.
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Buying a Car as a Christmas Gift. Really?
Buying & Leasing a Car Automakers promote this holiday fantasy in ads, but sales actually pick up -- and deals can be better -- after December 25.
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Top Affordable Vacation Destinations for 2015
Travel Travelers will find good deals to these domestic and international hot spots.
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Last-Minute Deals for Holiday Shoppers
Smart Buying Take advantage of deep discounts on certain items and special online-only offers to save money.
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Seven Reasons Your Gift Will Be Returned
Smart Buying Don't waste money this holiday season on items that people will want to take back or toss.
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How to Buy Discount Gift Cards
Smart Buying You can save money by purchasing gift cards for less than face value online.
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14 Retailers With Generous Return Policies
Smart Buying These merchants give customers a year or more to bring back most unwanted items for a refund.
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Seven Retailers With Stingy Return Policies
Smart Buying These merchants make it tough to exchange items or get your money back on a purchase.
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Are Amazon's Diapers a Good Deal?
Smart Buying If price is your chief concern, you'll find better bargains on some other brands.
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10 Great Gifts for Travelers Under $50
Travel Business and leisure travelers alike will appreciate these affordable items.
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7 Surprising Ways to Save When Shopping Online
Smart Buying Use these smart strategies to score discounts on your next Web purchases.
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Best Apps for Holiday Shoppers
Smart Buying These nine free mobile apps will help you save time and money when shopping for gifts.
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How to Save on Your Thanksgiving Feast
Smart Buying Use these strategies to cut the cost of a big bird for your big holiday meal.
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Best and Worst Buys at Warehouse Clubs for the Holidays
Smart Buying Here are seven things you need for the holidays that are deals at warehouse clubs, and seven things to buy elsewhere.
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Veterans Day 2014 Freebies
Smart Buying Businesses will show their appreciation for members of the military with these special offers.
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How to Save Money on Holiday Road Trips
Travel Follow these tips to keep the cost of gas, meals, lodging and more under control.
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How to Curb the Urge to Overspend
Smart Buying Advice from personal finance bloggers on ways to control spending and resist impulse purchases.
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Best and Worst Buys of November 2014
Smart Buying You'll find cookware, computers, televisions, toys and more on sale this month.
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Don't Fall for This Walmart Mystery Shopper Scam
Scams Watch out for fraudulent offers to get paid to shop at the nation's biggest retailer.
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How Millennials Can Get Ahead Financially
credit & debt Tips from personal finance bloggers about how young adults can pay down debt and take charge of their money.
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How to Avoid Eight Pesky Hotel Fees
Travel Use these strategies to keep extra charges off your bill.
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Should You Do All of Your Shopping at Walmart?
Smart Buying The mega-retailer offers a huge selection at low prices, but it's possible to find better deals elsewhere.
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Cheap Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Smart Buying Tips from personal finance bloggers on how to enjoy tricks and treats without the scary expense.
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