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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9 Reasons Women Will Never Retire
retirement
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The Basics of Tipping
spending Gratuities are an expected part of the cost for many services; be sure to budget accordingly.
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Start Investing Wisely
investing It takes only a little seed money to become a smart, long-term investor.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
personal finance After establishing a solid financial foundation in your 20s, use the next decade of your life to keep building and protecting your wealth.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
personal finance Tend to these tasks now to achieve your financial independence later.
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5 Ways to Save Gas Money
Smart Buying Here's how to keep more cash in your pocket when you're at the pump.
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10 Great Cities for Starting a Business
business If you're hoping to start your own business, finding the right place to set up shop is a critical first step.
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Great Mutual Funds You Can Own for Just $100
mutual funds Your investment options are limited if money is tight, but these three picks should help get you started on a shoestring budget.
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How to Find Your Best City for Starting Out
business New grads, consider your career, costs of living and the social scene when deciding where to settle after college.
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Great Funds to Own in Retirement
Making Your Money Last New retirees with decades ahead of them still need a growth-oriented mix of stocks and bonds.
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8 Ways to Save Thousands on Your Wedding
savings Your wedding will be one of the happiest and most romantic events of your life—as well as one of the most expensive.
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10 Best Cities for New College Grads
real estate With the economy improving and unemployment declining, the real world is offering new college grads more opportunities than it has in recent years.
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10 Grad School Degrees Worth the Debt
business More education typically leads to better job prospects and bigger paychecks.
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Should You Go to Grad School?
Paying for College Your personal financial situation should be a big factor in making this decision.
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5 Smart Money Moves for Young Adults
savings These easy strategies can help you get started on the road to financial independence.
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Great Funds You Can Own for $500 or Less
mutual funds Even with just a little seed money, you can find an attractive mutual fund to fit your needs.
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Great Mutual Funds for Young Investors
mutual funds From core funds to sector funds, these portfolios are well suited for people with long time horizons.
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10 Best Cities for Singles
real estate Being awesomely single ain't cheap.
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10 Worst Cities for Singles
real estate Sorry, singles, but these cities just aren't that into you.
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10 Surprising Things to Buy in Bulk
Smart Buying Warehouse-club staples, such as vats of mayonnaise and crates of toilet paper, aren't the only products for which buying in bulk can translate into serious bargains.
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10 Best Cities for Cheapskates
real estate Next time someone calls you a "cheapskate," take it as a compliment.
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8 Risky Jobs That Pay Big Bucks
career planning From professional athletes to police officers, some jobs carry more risks than others. If you don’t mind possible injury or even the possibility of death, here are some dangerous jobs that offer financial compensation for the risks.
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8 Jobs That Pay Women More Than Men
business The gender wage gap is alive and well in America.
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Save Money on Your Honeymoon
Travel You don't have to skimp on luxury to cut costs on your first post-nuptial vacation.
By Stacy Rapacon Published
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