Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning journalist, speaker and author of The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever – And What to Do About It. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Fortune, Medium, Mother Jones, The New York Times, Parents, Slate, USA Today, The Washington Post and Working Mother, among others. She's been an EWA Education Reporting Fellow, Fund for Investigative Journalism fellow and Logan Nonfiction Fellow at the Carey Institute for Global Good. Residencies include the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Ragdale. A Harvard physics graduate, Katherine previously worked as a national correspondent for Newhouse and Bloomberg News, covering everything from financial and media policy to the White House.
Latest articles by Katherine Reynolds Lewis
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Car Buying in a Topsy-Turvy Market
You need a new car? Good luck with that! What should you do? We've got some answers.
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For Money and Meaning, Retirees Embrace Tutoring
After the pandemic hindered education, schools need tutors more than ever before. Retirees have an opportunity to give back, connect and make some money.
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The Price of Leaving 401(k) Money Behind
Making Your Money Last Many baby boomers have worked for at least six employers during their career. Leaving 401(k) funds dormant can be costly.
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Sports Give Seniors a Zest for Life
Healthy Living on a Budget Tens of thousands of older athletes are ramping up their commitment to fitness as they age. The best sports for retirees involve fun, friends and good exercise.
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9 Ways Retirees Can Whittle Down Their Car Insurance Costs
car Insurance As more Americans hit the road again, car insurance rates have unfortunately rebounded. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to trim your premiums.
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Scammers Have Retirees in Their Sights
Scams Older adults tend to lose the most money to scams because criminals target them with costly schemes. Here's how you can protect yourself.
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Don't Get Too Hung Up on a Retirement Savings Number
retirement planning There's tons of advice about how big your nest egg should be for retirement but focusing too much on a single figure can lead to complacency.
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4 Ways to Earn More From Your Rainy Day Fund
savings You should set aside enough money to cover three to six months of living expenses in case of an emergency. But sticking this cash in a savings account can mean forgoing earnings from interest.
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How to Haggle for Almost Anything
Smart Buying These strategies will help you negotiate a better price for just about any product or service.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis • Published