
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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Amazon's Labor Day Sale: 12 Great Deals
Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2, find super-sized deals on thousands of items from Apple, Samsung, Amazon brand, MSI and more.
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Costco's Labor Day Sale: 12 Great Deals
This Labor Day weekend, head over to Costco to find big name deals on Samsung, Apple, Dyson and more.
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Over 75% of Americans Have Financial Regrets. Where Do You Fit In?
Americans' top regret is not starting to save early enough for retirement. Here's what you can do about this and other financial regrets.
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Do You Prefer Trump or Harris on Social Security? Here's What One Survey Shows
A new survey asked if Harris or Trump will better protect Social Security. The GoBankingRates report shows who 1,000 Americans prefer.
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Car Insurance Rates Could Jump Over 50% in Some States This Year
Full-coverage auto insurance will increase 22% in 2024, but drivers in some states will see rate hikes of more than 50%. How does your state rank?
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Starbucks is Bringing Back all Your Fall Favorites, Including Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Get your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte or new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Chai as the coffee retailer brings back the popular fall menu to Starbucks stores in the U.S.
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Biden-Harris: Price Cuts on 10 Drugs to Save Medicare Beneficiaries $1.5 Billion
Historic Medicare drug price negotiations are said to lower costs on 10 best-selling drugs, saving Medicare beneficiaries $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in the program's first year.
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What Are the Best (and Worst) Airports for Early Bird and Red-Eye Flights?
Save on your flight by traveling before 8 AM or after 8 PM from these airports, and find the best drinks — coffee or cocktails — from dusk-to-dawn
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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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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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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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