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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Why Senior Travel Discounts Aren’t Always the Best Deal
Travel Older adults may find better prices on hotels, car rentals, tourist attractions and more by opting for deals that aren’t reserved just for their age group.
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Father's Day Gift Advice From Around the Web
Smart Buying Tips from personal finance bloggers about how to honor Dad on his special day.
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Father's Day Freebies and Deals 2014
Smart Buying Take advantage of these special offers for dear old dad on or around June 15.
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How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off While Traveling
Travel Follow these steps to protect your identity, finances and home when you're on vacation.
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How to Save Money on Family Travel
Travel Follow these tips to keep the cost of accommodations, flights, meals and entertainment under control.
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Watch Out for a New Craigslist Scam
Scams Here's how to avoid becoming a victim of the latest con targeting bargain hunters who use this classifieds site.
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Best Things to Buy at Memorial Day Sales
Smart Buying Expect to find appliances, TVs, mattresses and more on sale over the long holiday weekend.
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Best Things to Buy at Whole Foods
Smart Buying Despite its reputation for high prices, the organic supermarket stocks many items that cost the same (or less) as at other stores.
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10 Great Money-Saving Apps
savings These mobile apps will help you find deals, get the best prices and spend less.
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Home-Selling Advice From Around the Web
savings A look at advice from personal finance bloggers on how to improve the chances of selling your house quickly.
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Get Paid for Your Opinions
savings You can earn extra cash by participating in market research or even serving as an online juror.
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Do You Need Insurance for Your Smart Phone?
Technology The limited warranties that come standard with most devices won't cover loss or damage.
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Mother’s Day Freebies and Deals 2014
savings Take advantage of these special offers for moms on or around May 11.
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How to Improve Curb Appeal on a Budget
Smart Buying Make changes to your home's exterior that are big on impact and small in cost.
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Best and Worst Buys of May 2014
Smart Buying You'll see deep discounts on spring clothing, mattresses and more this month.
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How to Get Free Samples and Products
Smart Buying Use these six strategies to score free stuff from manufacturers and retailers.
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12 Ways to Save Money by Going Green
savings Take these steps on Earth Day and every other day to benefit the environment and your pocketbook.
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What to Do With a Damaged Smart Phone
Technology You can make some fixes on your own, or sell it for cash.
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Why Flash Sales Aren't Always Good Deals
Smart Buying Members-only sites offer discounts on select items for a limited time, but you may find better prices from other retailers with lower shipping fees and more generous return policies.
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How to Save Money on Prom
Smart Buying Keep the costs of formal wear, flowers, photos and more under control with these tips.
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Freebies for Your Lawn and Garden
Smart Buying You might not have to spend a cent to make your yard look great.
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IRS Warns of E-mail Tax Scam
Scams Watch out for bogus e-mails claiming there's a problem with your 2013 tax return.
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10 Surprising Things Insurance Covers
insurance Accidents happen.
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IRS Has $760 Million in Unclaimed Refunds
taxes Here's how to find out if you're owed money and how to claim it.
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