Cameron Huddleston
Award-winning journalist, speaker, family finance expert, and author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk.
Cameron Huddleston wrote the daily "Kip Tips" column for Kiplinger.com. She joined Kiplinger in 2001 after graduating from American University with an MA in economic journalism. Prior to that, she worked for Dow Jones Newswires, covering convertible securities and junk bonds. She has a BA in journalism and Russian studies from Washington & Lee University.
Latest articles by Cameron Huddleston
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
Identity Theft Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
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Five Ways to Save on Vacation Rental Properties
Travel Use these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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You Need to Have This Financial Talk With Your Spouse
Women are poised to inherit significant wealth from their husbands. Here's how they can prepare for it.
By Cameron Huddleston
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How to Get Rid of the Things Your Kids Don't Want While Downsizing
Whether moving by necessity or choice, downsizing means deciding what to do with your stuff. Here's what to do if the kids and grandkids don't want it all.
By Cameron Huddleston
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5 Ways to Save on Summer Flights
Travel Follow these strategies to avoid paying top dollar to fly across the Atlantic.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Good Places to Buy Organic Foods Without Breaking the Bank
Smart Buying Inflation has driven grocery bills up, and for people who want to shop organic, these places can help.
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Save Money on Heating Costs With These Easy Solutions
Energy Lower your heating costs and keep those utility bills under control.
By Cameron Huddleston
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How to Avoid Annoying Hotel Fees: Per Person, Parking and More
Travel Here's how to avoid extra charges and make sure you don't get stuck paying for amenities that you don't use.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Five Ways to Save on Professional Moving Costs
spending Save on professional moving costs by using these five strategies.
By Cameron Huddleston
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5 Ways a Bad Credit Report Can Hurt You
credit & debt A bad credit report or low credit score can do more than just affect your ability to get a loan.
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Five Myths About Black Friday
Feature Here’s what you really need to know about this big shopping day the Friday after Thanksgiving.
By Cameron Huddleston
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How to Throw a $5,000 Wedding
savings Two brides share their tips for keeping the costs of a ceremony, reception, dress, invitations and more under control.
By Cameron Huddleston
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10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
Caregiving There's a good chance that many adult children will have to get involved with their parents' financial lives as they age.
By Cameron Huddleston
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10 Ways Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads Can Make Extra Money
home All of these options can be done from the house and shouldn't take time away from the kids.
By Cameron Huddleston
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10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
debt Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.
By Cameron Huddleston
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10 Great Work-From-Home Jobs
business Working from home promises big benefits: extra income, flexible hours and a dress code of slippers and sweatpants.
By Cameron Huddleston
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5 Reasons to Shop at Aldi Instead of Trader Joe's
Smart Buying Take advantage of low prices and organic, gourmet and gluten-free offerings at this discount grocery store.
By Cameron Huddleston
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What I Learned From My Soviet Husband About Money
savings Having grown up in the U.S.S.R., he knows out of necessity a lot about being frugal and spending wisely.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Retailers With the Most Flexible Return Policies
Smart Buying These merchants give customers a year or more to get a refund on most unwanted items.
By Cameron Huddleston
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12 Biggest Shopping Mistakes at the Supermarket
Smart Buying If you’re like most Americans, your monthly grocery spending is eating up a big portion of your budget.
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9 Worst Things to Buy Online
Smart Buying Shopping online certainly has its advantages.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Best Times to Buy Furniture to Save Money
Smart Buying Cut costs on your next home makeover by shopping for sofas, mattresses, TVs and more at the right times of year.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Best Things to Buy Organic at Walmart
Smart Buying The retailer's Wild Oats brand is a bargain compared with many organic brands sold at other supermarkets.
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5 Ways to Save Without Looking Like a Cheapskate
Smart Buying Shoppers don't have to sacrifice quality or appear as if you'll do anything for a discount if you use these strategies.
By Cameron Huddleston
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