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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7 Ways to Save on Home Decor
Smart Buying You do not have to spend a fortune to have a well decorated house.
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10 Reasons You're Still Broke
savings You have a job, maybe even a good one, but your paychecks never seem to stretch as far as you think they should and ends never quite seem to meet.
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5 Spring Travel Destinations on Sale
Travel You'll find discounted rates on hotels in these locations.
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How to Get Retailers to Match Prices
Smart Buying Follow these steps to increase your chances of persuading stores to equal competitors' lower price tags.
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Advice on Spending Less From Around the Web
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When to Book Flights to Get the Lowest Fares
Travel The best times to buy airline tickets depend on where you want to go and when you plan to travel.
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Best and Worst Buys of March 2014
Smart Buying You'll find china, luggage, perfume and more on sale this month.
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8 Great Coupon Apps
Smart Buying Saving money when you shop is easy with these mobile applications.
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How to Save on Auto Repairs
Smart Buying Follow these steps to lower the cost of routine car maintenance and major repair work.
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How to Save More
savings During America Saves Week, take these steps to begin preparing for a brighter financial future.
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How to Avoid Tax Scams
Scams Take these steps to lower your risk of becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft during tax season.
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Advice for Beginning Investors From Around the Web
investing Tips from personal finance bloggers about why you should invest and how to get started.
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10 Top Money and Finance Blogs You Should Read
Budgeting These Web sites can help you save more, spend less and manage your money wisely.
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Should You Switch Cell-Phone Carriers?
Smart Buying The answer depends on the number of lines you have, the amount of data you want and the coverage area you need.
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Beware of a New One-Ring Cell Phone Scam
Scams If you answer or return a call from a number you don't recognize, you might be hit with fraudulent fees.
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Best Deals During Presidents' Day Sales
Smart Buying Many items will be discounted, but some of the markdowns won't be that great.
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What Not to Buy for Valentine's Day
Smart Buying If your heart is set on a good deal, you'll find much better bargains on chocolates, jewelry, perfume and more after February 14.
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Protect Your PC After Windows XP Support Ends
Technology Here's how to guard against viruses and other malware once Microsoft stops updating the popular operating system in April.
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Best and Worst Buys of February 2014
Smart Buying Boats, coats, TVs and more are on sale this month.
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Do Your Federal Tax Return for Free
taxes Depending on your income, you may qualify to use tax software at no charge through the IRS Free File program.
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6 Great TVs at Great Prices
Smart Buying These big-screen televisions offer the best value in terms of screen size, smart features and picture quality.
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What to Buy at Drugstores
Smart Buying With a little planning, you can usually pay less for these items at your local drugstore than at another retailer.
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What Not to Buy at Drugstores
Smart Buying Here are ten things you're usually better off purchasing at warehouse clubs, dollar stores, big-box retailers or supermarkets.
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Best Buys of Spring (March, April, May)
Smart Buying To get the very best deal, you have to know when to buy.
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