Latest articles by Rivan V. Stinson
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How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right Insurance
Becoming a Homeowner Not all damage is covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared for wild fires, floods and other weather events before it's too late.
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24 Best Travel Websites and Apps to Find Deals and Save You Money
Travel Use Kiplinger's guide to the best travel websites and find discounts and deals so you can vacation without breaking the bank.
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Home Upgrades that Pay Off
Smart Buying Some affordable renovations recoup most of their cost when you sell.
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How Pet Insurance Provides Financial Protection When You Need It
Making Your Money Last If you’ve added a dog or cat to your family, consider pet insurance to manage routine and unexpected veterinary bills.
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What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Closed
Making Your Money Last If your credit card is closed, here's why that might have happened and what to do next.
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What to Know About CD Ladders, A Flexible Way to Save
Savings One way to keep your earnings on track is to spread out your cash.
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What Is APR?
Even for those who pay off their credit card balances every month, knowing your APR is a good credit habit.
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Why You Need a Renters Insurance Policy
insurance The average monthly premium for renters insurance is $12 a month for $30,000 in personal property coverage, according to estimates. Here's why it's essential to have coverage.
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Should You Use Credit Card Travel Portals to Book Travel?
credit cards Your credit card travel portal wants to be your virtual travel agent. What to know before you book.
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How to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.
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Don't Let Your Credit Card Rewards Expire
Travel If your miles or points are expiring too soon, see if you can reset the clock by transferring some to another loyalty program.
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Do You Need Life Insurance When You're Young?
Financial Planning Purchasing life insurance when you're young can save you thousands of dollars, while protecting those you may leave behind.
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How to Keep Your Savings Safe
savings If you want to keep your savings safe but they exceed FDIC and NCUA limits, it's time to open multiple accounts, preferably ones with high yields.
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Tap Home Equity for Retirement Income
If you're looking for extra retirement income, it's worth checking close to home. We look at four ways to use your home equity as a source of regular income.
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Get the Most Benefit from Credit Card Perks
Make the most of credit card perks like travel insurance, delivery discounts and fraud protection.
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Will the Gas Engine Soon Be Obsolete?
As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, what will happen to the gas engine?
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New, Used or Leased: Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle?
The Inflation Reduction Act created new tax breaks for electric vehicles. Here’s a guide to which EVs qualify and the best time to buy.
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Bear Market Strategy for Millennial Investors
A focused, goal-oriented approach to investing can help millennials navigate a bear market.
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How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paying for College Even as broader breaks on student debt are rolled out, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers much more substantial help to those who qualify. But an important deadline is coming up.
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Rent vs. Buy: Sometimes Renting is Better
Personal finance experts have long held that homeownership is a key step to building lasting wealth. How does that hold up in a pricey real estate market?
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Your Guide to Open Enrollment 2023
Employee Benefits Health care costs continue to climb, but subsidies will make some plans more affordable.
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The Advantages of Brokered CDs
Brokered CDs are certificates of deposit sold by brokerage firms that typically offer higher yields. But they don't come without some risk.
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What to Do With a Financial Windfall
personal finance Even if you only got a little bit lucky, it still pays to have a strategy.
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Don't Give Up on the Eurozone
mutual funds As Europe’s economy (and stock markets) wobble, Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (HFETX) keeps its footing with a focus on large Europe-based multinationals.
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