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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10 Best Cities For Renters: Where To Go to Maximize Your Income
Sunnyvale, CA, takes the #1 spot on the list of 10 best cities for renters; overall, the Southeast has the most cities in the top 30 of the RentCafe survey.
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Five Biggest Frauds To Watch Out for in 2024
The biggest frauds involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to dupe consumers and businesses. Here's what to look out for.
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30 Best Presidents' Day 2024 Deals
The best Presidents' Day 2024 deals include savings on luggage, patio sets, TVs, vacuums, grills, cookware, washers and dryers and more.
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Disney World on a Budget: Nine Ways to Save
Here's nine pro tips for your budget-friendly 2024 Disney World vacation, from a discounted gift card hack to avoiding peak times.
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are Surging Right Now
A new Redfin report shows soaring luxury home sales with prices hitting all-time highs, despite an otherwise mixed housing market.
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Best (and Worst) Cities For Valentine's Day
San Francisco, CA, tops the list as the best city for Valentine’s Day, while Gilbert, AZ, is the best city for a romantic dinner for two.
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Cities With the Smallest Yards 2024
Having a small yard may be a perk — that is, until you’re hosting an outdoor wedding for 200 guests or you want the space to build a pool and grow vegetables.
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Going Freelance in 2024 — What You Need to Know
FlexJob’s report spotlights top companies, career fields, and job titles on the rise for fully remote freelance workers in 2024
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60% of Parents Pay Bills For Adult Children. Do You?
A majority of parents pay bills for adult children including the cost of household expenses and cell phone coverage, survey shows.
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Half of All Households Have a Female CFO. Does Yours?
New study on women and money shows that 49% of women consider themselves to be the CFO of their household and 43% the main breadwinner.
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Hulu Ban on Password Sharing Coming Soon
Disney-owned Hulu cracks down on password and account sharing with threat to suspend accounts.
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42% of Adults Have Committed Financial Infidelity. Have you?
New survey shows that more than two in five U.S. adults have kept financial secrets from their significant other, committing "financial infidelity."
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Best Jobs To Get A Pay Raise in 2024
Healthcare, information technology, government and manufacturing among the fields likely to see job growth and pay raises in 2024, study shows.
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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National Popcorn Day! Free Popcorn, Only in Theaters, Friday, Jan. 19th
Participating theaters across the U.S. are offering popcorn discounts and/or special offers in celebration of National Popcorn Day.
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Four Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now
To start out 2024 on a high note, we looked at four smart money moves to make today to secure your finances tomorrow.
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What A Government Shutdown Means For Student Loan Payments
Federal student loan payments resumed in fall 2023. Here's what a government shutdown would mean for borrowers.
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What Is 401(k) Student Loan Matching?
Strapped student loan borrowers can pay down debt and boost their retirement accounts.
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What Is a Starter 401(k)?
Starter 401(k) plans make it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan to employees and for employees to save for their future.
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Top 10 Cities for Renters in 2024
New survey from RentCafe shows Atlanta as the top city to keep an eye on for rentals in 2024, while the Midwest is the #1 region for renters to watch.
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Almost 40% of Seniors Are Going Back to Work Due to Low COLA. Are You?
Social Security benefit amounts adjust for inflation every year, but the small cost-of-living bump for 2024 might not be enough for seniors, new survey shows.
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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.
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4 Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing
The new year will usher in more changes than usual that will impact your retirement planning in 2024.
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Nearly 70% of the Richest Americans Don't Feel Wealthy
A report shows that 68% of America’s most affluent people do not consider themselves wealthy.
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