Rivan V. Stinson
Rivan joined Kiplinger on Leap Day 2016 as a reporter for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. She's now a staff writer covering insurance, millennial money needs and credit. She also helps produce newsletters and other content for Kiplinger.com. A Michigan native, she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 and from there freelanced as a local copy editor and proofreader, and served as a research assistant to a local Detroit journalist. Her work has been featured in the Ann Arbor Observer and Sage Business Researcher. She is currently assistant editor, personal finance at The Washington Post.
Latest articles by Rivan V. Stinson
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What's It Going to Cost You to Live There?
real estate Home prices are just one factor you should consider when choosing a city.
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It Might Be Time for a New Driver's License
Travel Make sure your ID meets requirements for air travel.
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5 Signs You're Buying a Flood-Damaged Car
Buying & Leasing a Car A used vehicle with a superlow price may have been submerged in the recent hurricanes.
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Your Mobile Phone Could Get Hacked, Too
Scams Crooks send texts that may trick you into allowing access to your phone’s info.
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Great Apps for Tackling a To-Do List
Technology Too busy to spend time on important but mundane tasks? Your smartphone may be able to help.
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Watch Out for Phony IRS Collectors
Scams As Uncle Sam cracks down on overdue taxes, scammers are moving to cash in.
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Banks Roll Out Cardless ATM Access
credit & debt Enhanced mobile apps let you withdraw cash with a smartphone.
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Give the Gift of College
Paying for College Instead of giving kids toys and video games, open a 529 college savings plan or student loan savings account for them and contribute to it.
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How $5 and the Stash App Turned Me Into an Investor
stocks Super-low minimums and smartphone accessibility make it easy for young investors to learn the ropes.
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Gyms for Older Exercisers
Healthy Living on a Budget Move on from the budget gyms, and step to a higher-level health club.
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Rent Luxury Cars or Boats
spending Sample the high life with luxury cars or boats, or lend yours out for cash.
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