
Donna LeValley
Donna joined Kiplinger as a personal finance writer in 2023. She spent more than a decade as the contributing editor of J.K.Lasser's Your Income Tax Guide and edited state specific legal treatises at ALM Media. She has shared her expertise as a guest on Bloomberg, CNN, Fox, NPR, CNBC and many other media outlets around the nation. She is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and the University at Buffalo.
Latest articles by Donna LeValley
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Learn about the different types of savings accounts and find the right one for you.
Explanation of the different types of savings accounts.
By Donna LeValley
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20 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
real estate As a home seller, you don't want to let the small — or big — fixes around your house that have added up over the years sabotage your bottom line during a resale.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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What I Saw at the Target and Diane von Furstenberg Collaboration Preview
The collaboration between Target and Diane von Furstenberg debuts March 23. Here's a preview of the new collection, including apparel, home and beauty products.
By Donna LeValley
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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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FSA Grace Period for 2023 Ends Soon
The FSA grace period for spending funds you set aside last year for healthcare expenses expires soon. Don't leave money on the table.
By Donna LeValley
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Leap Day: Financial Pros and Cons
2024 is a leap year and this Thursday February 29 a leap day, giving you one more day to achieve your goals — and pay interest on your loans.
By Donna LeValley
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Get Free Pancakes on National Pancake Day February 13
Celebrate National Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday with some free pancakes.
By Donna LeValley
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Starbucks 2024 Deals: BOGO Weekends, $3 Drinks, Triple Stars
Starbucks is extending its January 2024 deals through the end of the week, offering triple stars day, $3 grande drinks and BOGO weekends.
By Donna LeValley
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When to Expect Your First Social Security Check of 2024
The Social Security monthly payment schedule is based on your birthday.
By Donna LeValley
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U.S. Postage Stamp Prices to Rise to 68 cents from 66 cents
USPS price increases will take effect on January 21, 2024. The price of First-Class Mail will increase to 68 cents from 66 cents.
By Donna LeValley
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Smart Money Moves to Make Before Year End
Financial Planning You can take action now to lower your taxes, save money and enhance your finances for 2024.
By Donna LeValley
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Get Free Starbucks Hot Chocolate Every Weekend In December
Get Free Starbucks Hot Chocolate Every Weekend In December
By Donna LeValley
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Get $100 Cash Back From Target With New RedCard Offer
Get a $50 credit from Target when you open a new RedCard Reloadable and spend $50. Get $50 off on a future purchase over $50 when you're approved for a credit or debit RedCard.
By Donna LeValley
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Get Over $35 Back Before Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon is offering over $35 in cash back offers ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
By Donna LeValley
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Six Steps to Get Lower Car Insurance Rates
insurance Shopping around for auto insurance may not be your idea of fun, but comparing prices for a new policy every few years — or even more often — can pay off big.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: Riding the Yield Curve
investing The simple relationship between long- and short-term interest rates can tell you a lot about the bond market.
By Donna LeValley
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What 89% of Workers Are Willing To Give Up Their Job For
Bankrate survey shows workers are willing to make sacrifices to get a shorter work week and flexibility about where they do their work.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: Investing
bonds These securities help add diversity to your portfolio and control risk. But they can be complicated.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: Zero-Coupon Bonds
investing These investments are attractive only to a select few. Find out if they're right for you.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: The Relationship Between Yield and Price
bonds Learn about the relationship between yield and price in the bond market.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: U.S. Agency Bonds
investing These investments are close enough to government bonds in terms of safety, but make sure you're aware of the risks.
By Donna LeValley
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Rocket Company launched a credit card that helps people realize their homeownership dreams.
Rocket Visa Signature credit card grants rewards points that can be redeemed and used toward a down payment or to pay off mortgage principal.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: U.S. Savings Bonds
investing U.S. savings bonds are a tax-advantaged way to save for higher education.
By Donna LeValley
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Bond Basics: Treasuries
investing Understand the different types of U.S. treasuries and how they work.
By Donna LeValley
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