Carla Ayers
Carla Ayers joined Kiplinger in 2024 as the eCommerce and Personal Finance Editor. Her professional background spans both commercial and residential real estate, enriching her writing with firsthand industry insights.
Carla has worked as a personal finance and real estate writer for Rocket Mortgage, Inman and other industry publications.
She is passionate about making complex real estate and financial topics accessible to all readers. Dedicated to transparency and clarity, her ultimate goal is to help her audience make informed and confident decisions in their financial pursuits.
Latest articles by Carla Ayers
-
TurboTax: Features, Pricing and Filing Options for This Tax Season
A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
-
TaxAct: Plans, Pricing and Key Features Explained
A breakdown of TaxAct’s plans, pricing and features — and who the software is best suited for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
-
Get $40 to Shop at Costco with This Membership Deal
New members can get up to $40 on a Costco Shop card when they sign up for a one-year Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social.
By Carla Ayers
-
Emergency Travel Assistance Memberships Explained
Sponsored
Emergency travel assistance memberships help coordinate medical evacuations and emergency travel support. Here is how they differ from insurance and how major providers compare.
By Carla Ayers
-
26 Presidents Day Deals You Don't Want to Miss
From appliances to tech and home upgrades, these limited-time sales can deliver some of the biggest discounts of the season.
By Carla Ayers
-
How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Without Overpaying
Here’s how to stream the 2026 Winter Olympics live, including low-cost viewing options, Peacock access and ways to catch your favorite athletes and events from anywhere.
By Carla Ayers
-
Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Carla Ayers
-
Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
Tools With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
By Carla Ayers
Tools -
Trump Signals Plan to Ban Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes
The president says the move could improve housing affordability. Here’s what the data show about investor ownership, recent buying trends and what it could mean for homebuyers.
By Carla Ayers
-
With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Carla Ayers
-
Top Tech Gifts You Can Still Get Before Christmas from Walmart
Sponsored
Big savings on Apple, Bose, HP, Vizio and more while there's still time to shop.
By Carla Ayers
-
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $4.99 a Month: A Closer Look at Verizon’s Deal
Sponsored
Verizon’s aggressive pricing makes Samsung’s top-tier phone tempting, but the real cost depends on your plan and how long you stay.
By Carla Ayers
-
Prevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
Scams Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
By Carla Ayers
Scams -
Amazon's Cyber Monday Deals Are Here
Amazon's Cyber Monday deals present significant opportunities to save money and discover great finds.
By Carla Ayers
-
NordVPN’s Huge 77% Black Friday Discount Is One of the Top VPN Deals We’ve Seen This Year
Save up to 77% on NordVPN with this Black Friday deal, a practical choice for improving online security and streaming access.
By Carla Ayers
-
Shop Target's Best Cyber Monday Deals Before They Expire
Cyber Monday deals have arrived at Target, but some of the latest doorbusters are disappearing tomorrow. Here's a list of the best deals available right now.
By Carla Ayers
-
How to Get HBO Max for $2.99 with Hulu This Black Friday
Take advantage of Hulu’s holiday pricing and stream HBO Max hits for only $2.99 a month.
By Carla Ayers
-
Hulu’s Black Friday Deal Gets You Starz for Only $2.99
Get premium entertainment for less with Hulu’s limited-time Black Friday STARZ deal.
By Carla Ayers
-
Hulu Black Friday Sale: Get Hulu and Disney+ for $4.99 a Month for a Year
Deal Lock in one of this year’s best streaming deals and score 12 months of Disney+ and Hulu for less.
By Carla Ayers
Deal -
What to Know About Portable Mortgages
A closer look at how portable mortgages would work, who might benefit and why the concept is gaining attention amid high rates and limited supply.
By Carla Ayers
-
A New Kind of HELOC Lets Homeowners Fund Remodels on Their Terms
Finance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.
By Carla Ayers
-
Is Wireless Home Internet Right for You?
Sponsored
Could T-Mobile’s affordable, no-fuss home internet be the everyday upgrade you’ve been waiting for? Here’s what to know before you sign up.
By Carla Ayers
-
Selling a Haunted House? What You Have to Tell Buyers (and What You Don’t)
You don’t need ghosts to spook buyers, sometimes a home’s past is enough. Here’s what sellers should know about disclosure laws, pricing and perception when a property has a haunted history.
By Carla Ayers
-
The Best Credit Cards to Use When Renting Cars
Need a car when you travel? Here are the best credit cards that offer rental car insurance.
By Carla Ayers
