Stacy Rapacon
Rapacon joined Kiplinger in October 2007 as a reporter with Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine and became an online editor for Kiplinger.com in June 2010. She previously served as editor of the "Starting Out" column, focusing on personal finance advice for people in their twenties and thirties.
Before joining Kiplinger, Rapacon worked as a senior research associate at b2b publishing house Judy Diamond Associates. She holds a B.A. degree in English from the George Washington University.
Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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Best Cold Weather Places to Retire
places to live Some like it hot; others not so much. Here are the 12 best places to retire if you can't stand the heat.
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The Best Places to Retire in New England
places to live Thinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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28 Great Places to Retire Near the Beach
retirement The mix of retirement cities is sure to surprise you.
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Cheap Vacation Alternatives to Popular Places
Travel Kiplinger selected nine of the most popular — and priciest — travel destinations in the country and found similar but more affordable alternatives.
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Last-minute Gifts That Save Money All Year
spending Supply chain issues may not have motivated you to buy early and now you’re panicked. No need to worry; we’ve got you covered.
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What You Must Know About Tipping While Traveling
Travel Relax, you're on vacation. Use these six tips to establish a tipping plan that eliminates stress.
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Estate Planning During the Pandemic
Coronavirus and Your Money Here’s how to prepare for the worst in this terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year.
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College During COVID
Paying for College Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend—and possibly pay for—college.
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Find a Great Place to Retire
happy retirement Our cities provide plenty of space to spread out without skimping on health care or other amenities.
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10 Great Places to Retire If You Hate the Cold
retirement Are you hoping to retire your snow gear when you exit the workforce?
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14 Expensive Places to Retire That Are Worth It
retirement Where you ultimately choose to retire doesn't always come down to dollars and cents.
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16 Great Places to Retire in the South
retirement One strategy for selecting your retirement destination: Follow the birds.
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20 Great Places to Retire Near the Mountains
retirement Retirement may afford you the perfect time to gain some perspective in life—and what better place to do it than in the mountains?
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30 Cheapest Places Where You'll Really Want to Retire
retirement When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
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12 Great Small Towns for Retirement
retirement Don't overlook the big benefits of retiring to a small town.
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10 of the Happiest Places to Retire in the U.S.
retirement A state of happiness cannot be pinpointed on a map.
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31 Cheapest U.S. Cities for Early Retirement
Making Your Money Last A low cost of living and economic stability make these places to live attractive to early retirees who might want to pursue a second act during retirement.
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Early Retirement Cities: 21 Great Places Near the Mountains to Retire
Making Your Money Last Once you've made that difficult climb to achieve financial independence early, why not enjoy some literal climbs in your early retirement?
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Great Places to Retire Early Near the Beach
Making Your Money Last Lazing about the beach is a common retirement dream, but expensive oceanfront housing costs are often a big wake-up call.
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50 Great Places for Early Retirement in the U.S.
Making Your Money Last These economically healthy cities offer good settings for early retirees who might consider pursuing a second act during retirement.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
Financial Planning In your 30s? You've gotten your financial feet under you. Time to thrive — and plan for the future.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
Budgeting Thou shalt not be broke forever.
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12 Best Jobs If You Want to Be Your Own Boss
business Sometimes the best career path is the one you blaze yourself.
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Best and Worst Liberal Arts Majors for Your Career
college Liberal arts studies, in general, get a bad rap when it comes to career utility.
By Stacy Rapacon Published
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