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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4 Destinations with Deep Travel Discounts
Travel Negative news in these regions makes them good bargains for travelers.
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10 Best Cities for the Next Decade
business They 10 metro area cities are prosperous, innovative and generate plenty of jobs, too.
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Traveler's Survival Guide
Travel What to do if a volcanic eruption, or any other unanticipated calamity, threatens to ground your travel plans.
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Best Cities 2010: Burlington, Vt.
business The economy in our number-eight pick for Best Cities for the Next Decade is powered by the green movement.
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2 Health-Care Funds Find Innovative Opportunities
investing New products and emerging markets promise great growth in a changing industry.
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7 Ways to Use Social Networking to Land Your Next Job
business Facebook and other sites can give you an edge over other candidates.
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Boost Your Credit Score in 2 Easy Steps
credit & debt Once you learn your credit score and commit to improving it, you can make big gains with simple behaviors.
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Flexibility Fuels This Power Play
investing With about one-third of its money in foreign stocks, this fund is not for the risk-averse.
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5 Steps to Start Investing
investing Find the fun in investing, and take control of your money.
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Why You Need a 401(k) Right Away
retirement Start investing now to make the most of the decades you have until your dream retirement.
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7 Sneaky Savings Strategies for Generation Y
savings Try these tricks to build a better financial future.
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Money Lessons from Celebrated U.S. Presidents
Politics Give your wallet a rest on Presidents Day weekend, and, instead, adopt just one new money-management discipline among those championed in these famous quotes from our nation’s celebrated leaders.
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7 Money Confessions and Resolutions for the New Year
credit & debt Face your financial faults this year.
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Fly for Less
Travel Despite fewer flights and sneaky fees (a super bowl surcharge!), you can still land a cheap airfare.
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Can You Still Find Last-Minute Travel Deals?
Travel It's getting harder to find bargains on airfare by holding out for 11th-hour sales.
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5 Ways to Spend a Financial Windfall
Smart Buying You’ve come into a small fortune -- great! Now don’t blow it.
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4 Critical Money Questions to Ask Before You Get Married
credit & debt Start your relationship with these questions to make sure you and your partner are financially compatible.
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Keep Pet Costs on a Tight Leash
spending Four-footed family members don’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
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Winning by Cutting Losses
investing A father and son "dive" for great companies at bargain prices.
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No. 4 Charlottesville, Virginia
business This university town has a strong business base.
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8 Places to Travel Before the Fall
Travel Vacation in Europe and Asia while the dollar’s still strong.
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Investing Outside the Box
investing The manager of Intrepid Small Cap goes wherever he sees the best opportunities.
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Wedding Bells on a Budget
spending Haggle your way to a fabulous yet frugal affair.
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No. 3 Washington D.C.
business The federal government stimulates job growth in our number-three pick.
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