Ellen B. Kennedy
Ellen writes and edits retirement articles. She joined Kiplinger in 2021 as an investment and personal finance writer, focusing on retirement, credit cards and related topics. Ellen 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 environment. She served on the sustainability councils of several Fortune 500 companies. 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, and she earned a B.A. from Haverford College.
Latest articles by Ellen B. Kennedy
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Apple Card Review: Should You Get One?The Apple Card delivers up to 3% cash back and other benefits to the Apple faithful. But Apple loyalists should also consider competing cards.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Earn $980 with the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card BonusThe IHG One Rewards Premier Business credit card offers two ways to get a free hotel night, plus a strong sign-up bonus.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Wyndham Bonus Offer: Ten Nights FreeGet 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.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Marriott Bonvoy Three Free Nights OfferEarn three nights of free hotel stays with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card.
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Chase Ink Business Card $900 to $1,125 Bonus OfferLast 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.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Top 10 Electric Cars in the US — Best-Selling EVsElectric 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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Despite Their Name, Heat Pumps Can Help Save on Home Cooling This Summer — and There's a Tax Credit for InstallationYou can save serious cash when cooling or heating, but heat pumps aren't for everyone.
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United Airlines Card Launches $900 OfferGet up to 80,000 bonus United Airlines miles (worth about $900) and lounge access when you sign up for a Chase credit card.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Hyundai and Kia Car Thefts: How to Protect Your CarThieves stole my Elantra as car thefts spiked across the U.S. Here's a look at whether your car is vulnerable and how to protect it.
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Southwest Business Card Launches $1,800 Bonus OfferThis is the best Southwest business card offer we've seen yet. New cardholders earn 120,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points, worth about $1,800.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Get $1K Off a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra with the Costco Auto ProgramCostco members can get $1,000 off a new Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup truck or other models. Or get $2,00 off a Polestar.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Peer-to-Peer Payment ServicesKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best peer-to-peer payment services category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Internet BanksKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best internet banks category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Hotel Credit Card Rewards ProgramsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' hotel credit card rewards programs category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Cash Back Credit CardsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best cash back credit cards category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Airline Credit Card Rewards ProgramsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' airline credit card rewards programs category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Travel Rewards Credit CardsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best travel rewards credit cards category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
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Last Chance! Score a Free iPhone or Other Apple Product with Chase Rewards PointsChase credit card customers can get a free iPhone, iMac or other Apple products for less points, now through May 31.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Costco Auto Program: up to $3,000 off AudisGet a new Audi with a Costco Auto Program discount.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Free Hyundai Anti-Theft Clinic in Las Vegas This WeekendHyundai will give free anti-theft software upgrades and wheel locks Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 24.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Really! Get Travel Rewards for Rent PaymentsWith the BILT credit card, get travel rewards on rent payments. This is a new kind of card, but it's legit.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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How to Get Pre-Approved for a Credit CardThese six steps will help you get pre-approved for a credit card before you apply.
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Save on Airbnb with Credit Card and Airline RewardsUse points or miles to save on Airbnb and VRBO rentals. You can also rack up rewards to save on future travel.
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Find Best Flight Deals With Free American Express Tool Point.mePoint.me tool compares flights on different loyalty programs. The service typically costs $129 annually and is provided free to American Express customers.
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