Latest articles by Kaitlin Pitsker
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How to Quit Facebook
Technology If the social media giant's recent data scandal has you ready to delete your account, here's what you need to do.
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Popular National Parks Get Pricier
spending The entrance fee to some popular national park locations will jump by 50%.
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How I Bought My First Home
real estate Millennials came of age as the housing bubble burst and lenders put credit in a vise. Now we make up the largest group of home buyers.
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FAQs on Our Best College Values Rankings
College Rankings Here are the answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on the list.
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Kiplinger's Best College Values, 2018
College Rankings We name 300 standout public and private schools, based on quality and affordability. This year, Princeton, Davidson and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill top our lists.
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How We Rank the Best College Values
College Rankings Our rankings reflect academic quality, as well as cost and financial-aid measures.
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10 Best Values in U.S. Colleges, 2018
College Rankings Selecting a college and deciding how to pay for it has become a high-stakes financial decision.
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10 Best Values in Public Colleges, 2018
College Rankings Attending a public college in your home state, rather than an out-of-state public college or a private institution, continues to be an effective way to cut college costs.
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Best College Value Snapshot: Davidson College
College Rankings This liberal arts school is the total package.
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How to Create a Secure, Easy-to-Remember Password
Technology Forget sign-ons that look like hieroglyphics. You can beat hackers with simple words and phrases.
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Pay Less to Get Fit
Healthy Living on a Budget You'll feel even better about working to improve your health if you're doing so for free.
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Colleges Slash Sticker Prices
Paying for College But lower published prices may not save you money.
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Retailers Get Creative to Compete With Amazon
Smart Buying Competition from online merchants forces stores to cut prices and expand offerings.
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Promising News for Student Loan Borrowers
college A recent lawsuit against private student loan borrowers has been dismissed. Here's what you need to know.
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Put Smart-Home Technologies to Work for You
Technology You can put together a basic system using Amazon Echo or Google Home for a few hundred dollars.
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Hearing Aids of the Future Are Here and Discreet
insurance New high-tech hearing aids let you listen to what you want and tune out everything else.
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How to Pay for College
Paying for College The tab for a four-year education is mind-boggling. But don’t panic: You don’t have to save the entire cost.
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Why Colorado Springs Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, this city offers an incredible outdoors without sacrificing its vibrant metropolitan culture.
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Why Ensenada, Baja California, Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement Just over the border, the city nicknamed "Old Mexico" has a distinct international flair.
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Why Lincoln, Neb., Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement Located in the heart of the Midwest, Nebraska's capitol is a bustling city on the up-and-up.
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3 Surprising Things You'll Find at Libraries These Days
retirement In an era when printed books aren’t always enough to lure readers, many public libraries are, well, branching out.
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How to Handle the Salary Question During Job Interviews
business Instead of divulging your earnings history, focus on your skills and expectations.
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The Lure of Virtual Reality
Technology It lets you go places without leaving home. But you may not want to pay up for the privilege just yet.
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Know Your Rights on Flights
Travel Airlines are experiencing turbulence over overbooking policies. Here’s what you need to know when your flight is oversold.
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