Ellen Kennedy
Ellen writes and edits personal finance stories, especially on retirement. She also covers some consumer products, such as credit cards. Ellen focused much of her career on the nexus between sustainability and personal finance. She worked in the mutual fund industry for 15 years as a manager and sustainability analyst at Calvert Investments. She covered consumer staples, energy, water and climate change. She served on the sustainability councils of several Fortune 500 companies and led corporate engagements. Before that, Ellen was a program officer for Winrock International, managing loans to alternative energy projects in Latin America. Ellen earned a master’s in international relations and Latin American Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research focused on the role of migrants’ remittances on local economic development in rural Mexico. Ellen earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Spanish from Haverford College.
Latest articles by Ellen Kennedy
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Amazon Credit Card Delivers $150 Intro Offer, Cash Back for Loyal Shoppers
The Chase Amazon credit card, Prime Visa, offers rewards to loyal Amazon and Whole Foods customers and comes with an immediate $150 sign-up bonus.
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards October 2024
Smart Buying Trying to compare the best cash back credit cards? Unlike most reviewers, we include cards from small banks and credit unions, as well as from large issuers.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Leisure and business travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
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Get a World of Hyatt Business Card Offer Worth $1,380
This World of Hyatt business credit card combines a solid offer for new cardholders with industry-leading travel perks.
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $990
Earn up to 165,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and up to a $200 annual credit with the American Express Surpass Card.
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Earn up to $1,600 when you sign up for a new credit card. Here are the best welcome offers for new cardholders.
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Southwest Credit Cards: Bonus Offer Worth $1,275.
Earn 85,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card for personal use.
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Wyndham Bonus Offer: Ten Nights Free
Get up to ten Nights Free with the Wyndham Earner Plus credit card's sign-up bonus. That's 75,000 points (worth up to $675) at Wyndham properties.
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Marriott Bonvoy $875 Bonus Offer: 125,000 Points
Get up to 125,000 points, worth up to $875, with a new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card.
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $1,200
Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 100,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion Tickets
We’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $1,080 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
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$2,775 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Get up to $2,775 for a Limited Time with a Capital One Business Card Offer
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
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Earn a $1,020 Bonus Offer with the Capital One Venture Rewards Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth over $1K.
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Amex intro offer worth $1,500 to $3,000 provides new Business Platinum cardholders 150,000 membership points.
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Chase Ink Business Card $900 to $1,125 Bonus Offer
Last Call: This Chase Ink business card offers a 90,000 bonus point intro offer and choice perks. The Ink Preferred card also provides choice perks, like travel insurance.
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
retirement planning Our Retirement Calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings and determines how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
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The Top 10 Electric Cars in the US — Best-Selling EVs
Electric car sales continue to climb. We list the top-selling EVs in the U.S. Who knows, you might be driving one in years to come.
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Alaska Airlines Credit Card: $550 Bonus Offer and 10% More for Bank of America Customers
The Alaska Airlines credit card offers a bonus worth $550 plus a free companion fare. Bank of America customers get a 10% rewards boost.
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Despite Their Name, Heat Pumps Can Help Save on Home Cooling This Summer — and There's a Tax Credit for Installation
You can save serious cash when cooling or heating, but heat pumps aren't for everyone.
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United Airlines Card Launches $900 Offer
Get up to 80,000 bonus United Airlines miles (worth about $900) and lounge access when you sign up for a Chase credit card.
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
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The Best Credit Cards to Use When Renting Cars
The best credit cards to use for rental car insurance — now updated for 2024.
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Chase Launches $750 Bonus Offer For Sapphire Preferred Card
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card recently launched a compelling deal for new customers.
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