Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning journalist, speaker and author of The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever – And What to Do About It. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Fortune, Medium, Mother Jones, The New York Times, Parents, Slate, USA Today, The Washington Post and Working Mother, among others. She's been an EWA Education Reporting Fellow, Fund for Investigative Journalism fellow and Logan Nonfiction Fellow at the Carey Institute for Global Good. Residencies include the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Ragdale. A Harvard physics graduate, Katherine previously worked as a national correspondent for Newhouse and Bloomberg News, covering everything from financial and media policy to the White House.
Latest articles by Katherine Reynolds Lewis
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Dating Again? Nine Rules for Older Singles
Don't be afraid of dating when you're older. But do be careful. We have some dos and don'ts for senior daters.
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Why a May-December Marriage Can Turn Dicey at Retirement Time
A comprehensive assessment of the challenges of a relationship with an age gap when the time for retirement approaches, and how to manage those challenges.
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Why an Entourage is a Key Investment for Retirement
As you age, you may need more and more people to help keep you going, financially, physically and in other ways. Who are these people and what do they do?
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How to Haggle for Almost Anything
Smart Buying Learning how to haggle is an invaluable skill. These strategies will help you negotiate a better price for just about any product or service.
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Home Remodeling: Get It All In Writing
When you hire someone to remodel your house, you need to have your eyes open and anticipate any problems before they happen.
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Car Buying in a Topsy-Turvy Market
You need a new car? Good luck with that! What should you do? We've got some answers.
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For Money and Meaning, Retirees Embrace Tutoring
After the pandemic hindered education, schools need tutors more than ever before. Retirees have an opportunity to give back, connect and make some money.
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The Price of Leaving 401(k) Money Behind
Making Your Money Last Many baby boomers have worked for at least six employers during their career. Leaving 401(k) funds dormant can be costly.
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Sports Give Seniors a Zest for Life
Healthy Living on a Budget Tens of thousands of older athletes are ramping up their commitment to fitness as they age. The best sports for retirees involve fun, friends and good exercise.
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9 Ways Retirees Can Whittle Down Their Car Insurance Costs
car Insurance As more Americans hit the road again, car insurance rates have unfortunately rebounded. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to trim your premiums.
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Scammers Have Retirees in Their Sights
Scams Older adults tend to lose the most money to scams because criminals target them with costly schemes. Here's how you can protect yourself.
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Don't Get Too Hung Up on a Retirement Savings Number
retirement planning There's tons of advice about how big your nest egg should be for retirement but focusing too much on a single figure can lead to complacency.
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4 Ways to Earn More From Your Rainy Day Fund
savings You should set aside enough money to cover three to six months of living expenses in case of an emergency. But sticking this cash in a savings account can mean forgoing earnings from interest.
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Considering Retiring? Try a Sabbatical Instead
careers With more businesses offering this perk, sabbaticals aren't just for professors. If you can take a sabbatical, that time off can be a way to test what life in retirement would be like.
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Know Your Rights in Debt Collection
debt management A wave of post-pandemic debt collection is coming. Here's how to dispute a debt and protect your assets.
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The Psychology Behind Your Worst Investment Decisions
investing We can torpedo our portfolios without even realizing it. Avoiding these seven traps will allow you to make rational investments.
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Senior Volunteers Go Virtual to Help Charities
Empty Nesters Retirees have found numerous ways to continue to support beloved causes during COVID-19.
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4 Tips on How to Negotiate for Anything
savings You can haggle for a better price on just about any product or service. You just need to know how to approach these conversations.
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Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Making Your Money Last Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start.
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Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
Making Your Money Last There are a surprising number of online sites to sell your unwanted or little-used items to make some serious side money and downsize your stash.
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9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
retirement These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
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Retirees' Guide to Giving for the Greatest Impact
Making Your Money Last The need for charity is climbing, particularly to combat the rising poverty, hunger and homelessness from the pandemic’s economic fallout. Here's how you can help.
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Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
Coronavirus and Your Money When it comes to investing, too many women learn the hard way that disengaging is a mistake.
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The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Buying & Leasing a Car Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
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