Kathryn Pomroy
For the past 18+ years, Kathryn has highlighted the humanity in personal finance by shaping stories that identify the opportunities and obstacles in managing a person's finances. All the same, she’ll jump on other equally important topics if needed. Kathryn graduated with a degree in Journalism and lives in Duluth, Minnesota. She joined Kiplinger in 2023 as a contributor.
Latest articles by Kathryn Pomroy
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One-Way Flights for $69 or 4,500 Miles on Alaska Airlines
Select your departure city to see available deals starting at $69. But you must book by the end of August 12 and fly by December 18.
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How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You? Here's Where To Get the Most and Least Space as a Renter
In Wichita, Kansas, your $1,500 monthly rent unlocks the door to a spacious 1,400-square-foot apartment. In Manhattan, New York, it barely buys you a 200-square-foot micro-unit.
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Best Summer Travel Deals 2024
This summer, enjoy the best specials and deals on flights, hotels and car rentals from Google Flights, Delta, Costco Travel, Hyatt, Marriott, Avis, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and more.
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Get Your Starbucks $3 Drink Today
Starbucks $3 Drink specials are available today only, August 6, from 12 to 6 p.m.
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Get Up to $3K Off a New Audi With a Costco Deal
Costco members can save thousands on select new Audi or used Volvo SUVs, sedans, and EVs if they purchase or lease by September 30.
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Best Home Rental Websites and Apps 2024
The best home rental websites and apps, such as Rent.com, Apartment Guide, Airbnb and Vrbo, can make finding a home or vacation rental a whole lot easier.
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising. Should You Switch Providers?
If you have auto insurance, you’ve probably considered changing car insurance companies at some point. When is it a good idea, and when should you stay put?
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America's Wealthiest Suburbs. How Does Your Town Rank?
Americans are swapping expensive city living and moving to wealthy suburbs, including Scarsdale, NY, Los Altos, CA and West University Place, TX.
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Luxury Homes: High-End Amenities Rich Buyers Are Snagging
Luxury homes offer eye-catching amenities and high-end décor. Double vanities, kitchen islands and heated floors are among the most sought-after details by the richest homebuyers.
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Amazon Prime Day Southwest Deal: 30% Off Domestic Flights
Amazon Prime Day Southwest Deal: 30% Off Domestic Flights
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Best US Cities for Renters 2024
What are the best U.S. cities for renters? Charleston, NC, Atlanta, GA, Sarasota, FL, McKinney, TX and Scottsdale, AZ lead the pack, according to a recent RentCafe report.
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Slay Your Home's Energy Vampires
spending You have the power to save money and energy in your own home with these 8 tools and tricks
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How To Save Money on Energy Bills When You're Away From Home
Check out these 7 easy steps that can save on energy bills while you're away
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Best Places to Rent 2024 — How Does Your City Rank?
The best places to rent in the U.S. include Miami, suburban Chicago and North Jersey, according to a new survey from RentCafe.
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Get Your Starbucks BOGO Today
Starbucks BOGO today from 12 pm to 6 pm. Try a new Starbucks summer drink, like the Frozen Tropical Citrus iced energy with strawberry puree or the Melon Burst iced energy.
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Are You Confident About Your Finances? Many Americans Are
More than 60% of Americans feel they are in better shape to reach their financial goals than the generations that came before them, according to a 2024 Schwab Survey
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Can a NEST Smart Thermostat Save You Money?
A NEST smart thermostat enables you to control your heating and cooling system by phone or voice and lower your utility bills. On the downside, you can’t automatically set schedules.
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The 10 Highest Paying College Majors (and 10 Lowest)
Five years after graduation, engineering degrees took nine of the top 10 rankings for college majors with the highest income.
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10 Ways to Cut Your Utility Bill and Stay Cool
Want to cut your utility bill without sacrificing comfort? 5.8 million Americans live in areas expected to see dangerous levels of heat this year. Try these tips to cut costs and stay cool.
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Happiest Places to Live in America in 2024. Does Your City Rank?
Fremont, California, and Overland Park, Kansas lead the pack as the happiest places to live, while Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan are less happy.
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Five Ways to Save on Your Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
Traveling internationally and want to save cash? Here are five smart ways to save big on your phone bill.
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Planning a Summer Road Trip? Here's How to Cut Costs
Drivers expect to spend about $2 per mile on average, or about $1,000 on road trips this summer, according to an Experian survey.
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25 Fastest Growing Jobs in the U.S.
Chief growth officers, government program analysts and environment health safety managers are all jobs that made LinkedIn’s 25 Jobs on the Rise list in 2024.
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Father's Day 2024: 20 Amazing Gifts
Father’s Day is June 16. This year choose a gift (or gifts) that he’ll love from Omaha Steaks, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Carhartt and more
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