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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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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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
social security Here's how to lower the chances of your number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
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5 Ways to Save Money on Summer Flights to Europe
Travel Follow these strategies to avoid paying top dollar to fly across the Atlantic.
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Five Ways to Save on Professional Moving Costs
spending Save on professional moving costs by using these five strategies.
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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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5 Myths About Black Friday, Busted
Smart Buying Here’s what you really need to know about this big shopping day the Friday after Thanksgiving.
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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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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.
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8 Ways to Lower Your Heating Costs
Energy Lower your heating costs and keep those utility bills under control.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Best Things to Buy at Memorial Day Weekend Sales
Smart Buying Look for discounts on apparel, appliances, mattresses and more.
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How to Check Out a Charity Before You Donate
Scams The recent crackdown on four cancer charities is a good reminder to make sure your donations are put to good use.
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Is Walmart’s $50 Unlimited Shipping Worth the Price?
Smart Buying The retailer is testing a program that's similar to Amazon Prime at half the cost.
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