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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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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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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10 Best States to Relocate to
Relocating? What are the best states to live in? New Hampshire and Wyoming lead the list with the best mix of jobs, home prices, quality of healthcare and more, study shows.
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Score Free Donuts on June 7 For National Donut Day
Friday, June 7, is National Donut Day. Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, VooDoo Donuts, and more are giving away free donuts
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Job Hunting: Five Ways to Help Your Graduate
The nearly 4 million students graduating from college this year will face a challenging labor market and need help with job hunting
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Melinda French Gates Gives $1 Billion in Support of Women's Rights
Melinda French Gates will give $1 billion to philanthropic individuals and organizations advancing women’s rights globally, over the next two years.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Husband Pledge to Donate Half Their Wealth
The Giving Pledge recently announced that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined its list of philanthropists who have pledged to donate over half their fortunes
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10 Best Places to Become a Millionaire — and the 10 Worst
San Francisco is the #1 city to become a millionaire while Mississippi comes in last with only a 4% chance of becoming a millionaire
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30 National Burger Day Deals and Freebies
Want some great deals and freebies for National Burger Day? Wendy’s, Arby’s, Smashburger and Burger King lead the way with the best deals around.
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