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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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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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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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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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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Americans Optimistic About Future Social Security Benefits
Gallup poll that shows that Americans are feeling more upbeat about future social security benefits, relative to recent years
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Look Out For Fees When You Make Returns
The end of free merchandise returns is at hand, as total retail returns amounted to $743 billion in 2023, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.
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10 Best Cities For Christmas
WalletHub compared the most festive and affordable cities for Christmas celebrations and shopping.
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Walmart: 20 Last-Minute Christmas Deals
Find deals on dozens of gifts including tech gadgets, home goods, gaming consoles, TVs, Apple devices and more.
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Target: 20 Last-Minute Christmas Deals
Target is just the place to shop for all your last-minute holiday deals, including toys, stocking stuffers, electronics, home goods and more.
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Holiday Sales: Smartphones, TVs and PCs Cheaper This Year
Smartphones, televisions, computers, and travel costs are less expensive this year, study show, despite ongoing inflationary pressures.
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10 Best Airlines and Airports to Avoid Holiday Flight Delays
Airlines Hawaiian and Delta have the least delayed departures, Frontier and Southwest the most. Airports El Paso and San Juan worst for delays, study shows.
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Biggest Celebrity Real Estate Profits 2023
What housing market slowdown? Mark Wahlberg, Brad Pitt, Celine Dion and others made $20 million in profits apiece, study shows.
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Subscribers Of This Streaming Service Can Save $125 On A New Google Phone
YouTube Premium subscribers can cash in on the $125 discount, which can also be combined with Google's other holiday deals.
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Rents Have Finally Fallen In This Expensive City
Manhattan rents fell 2% in November, from $4,095 to $4,000.
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The Eye-Popping Number Of People Expected To Travel This Holiday Season
A look at how many people are expected to travel this holiday season and when they will be on the move.
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The Top Holiday Travel Destinations Of 2023
From sunny beaches to snowy slopes, these are our picks for the best year-end holiday destinations, both domestic and international
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Single? Married? How Relationship Status Impacts Your Money Mindset
Single? Married? Divorced? Widowed? How your Relationship status impacts your money mindset.
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Get $25 in Target GiftCards When You Spend $80 — Only Through Saturday
Get $25 in Target GiftCards when you spend $80 on select products. But hurry, this deal ends Saturday.
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10 States Where Fraud Is Rampant. Is Yours on the List?
WalletHub report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics, including each state’s vulnerability to identity theft and fraud.
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Get Starbucks 50% Off Deal Every Thursday in December
Visit Starbucks every Thursday in December and enjoy half off all your favorite flavors of the season as "Thurs-Yays" return.
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What Consumers Spent a Record $18.86 Trillion On
Consumers are spending more than ever, although a lot can be chalked up to high inflation, low unemployment, and an economy that’s stronger than expected
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