Emma Patch
Emma is a staff writer for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. She covers a broad range of topics spanning saving, spending, travel, charitable giving, building wealth and financial products. She frequently writes the magazine’s Basics column and is one of several Millennial and Gen Z writers who pen the Millennial Money column. Emma also has a keen interest in the finances of entrepreneurship and education, including student loans.
During the pandemic, Emma wrote a series of profiles called “Making It Work,” mainly featuring small business owners and other entrepreneurs, about the impact of the pandemic on their work and lives. She now profiles individuals whose work involves notable examples of altruism for the magazine’s “Paying it Forward” feature.
Before joining Kiplinger in 2020, Emma interned for Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, writing and editing retirement-related content. Prior to that, she interned for an investment firm in New York City, supporting brokers, analyzing data and earning her Bloomberg Market Concepts certification.
Emma graduated from Middlebury College with a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature with French literature as her primary focus and Russian literature as her secondary, culminating in a semester of study in Moscow and a thesis on the reception of French Symbolism in Russia. She’s fluent in three languages and is slowly mastering Russian.
While at Middlebury, she served as editor-at-large and features editor for the student newspaper. In the warmer months, she also worked at Middlebury’s organic garden, learning about sustainable agricultural practices and food systems. In winter, she was a part-time ski instructor at the Middlebury Snow Bowl.
Latest articles by Emma Patch
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Where Is Travel Insurance Still Required?
travel insurance Some destinations require that you have travel insurance. Here’s a rundown on where you’ll need a policy.
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Economic Pain at a Food Pantry
personal finance The manager of this Boston-area nonprofit has had to scramble to find affordable food.
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The Golden Age of Cinema Endures
small business About as old as talkies, the Music Box Theater has had to find new ways to attract movie lovers.
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HSAs Make Health Care More Affordable
health savings accounts Tax-advantaged health savings accounts allow you to save for a broad range of short-term and long-term medical expenses.
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In Search of Relief at the Pump
commodities Even when oil prices decline, gas prices remain high, so it pays to shop around.
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New Services Offer Help Making All-Cash Offers
Becoming a Homeowner Some firms help home buyers make all-cash offers on homes. Weigh the fees before you sign on.
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Pricey Gas Derails This Uber Driver
small business With rising gas prices, one Uber driver struggles to maintain his livelihood.
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ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
Financial Planning People with disabilities, and their families, can save for a variety of expenses in these tax-advantaged accounts.
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Getting Married? Don’t Forget to Talk Money First
family savings Whether or not you merge your finances, you need to be on the same page.
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