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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Forgiven Student Loan Debt Will Be Tax-Free
Coronavirus and Your Money President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package lays the groundwork to forgive some student loan debt.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Flying This Summer? What to Expect
Travel Depending on your destination, you may need to show a negative COVID test or even prove you’ve been vaccinated.
By Emma Patch • Published
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New Challenges for a Church
Empty Nesters With Sunday services online, this minister’s congregation is finding ways to stay connected.
By Emma Patch • Published
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What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
Travel Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.
By Emma Patch • Last updated
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$300 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Included in Stimulus Bill
Coronavirus and Your Money The bill provides temporary expanded relief to the unemployed in the form of additional payments, longer benefit periods, and help for the self-employed.
By Emma Patch • Last updated
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Kids and Money: Boost Your Child's Future Credit Score
Raising Money-Smart Kids Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.
By Emma Patch • Last updated
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Rapper Moves From Music to Merchandise
Making Your Money Last This rapper has pivoted from putting on live shows to selling T-shirts and tote bags.
By Emma Patch • Published
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How to Stay Safe on the Slopes
Coronavirus and Your Money Ski resorts have made changes to deal with COVID. Here’s what to expect.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Analyst: Housing Market Will Stay Strong in 2021
Markets But the pace of home sales could slow by the end of the year.
By Emma Patch • Published