Kathryn Pomroy
For the past 18+ years, Kathryn has highlighted the humanity in personal finance by shaping stories that identify the opportunities and obstacles in managing a person's finances. All the same, she’ll jump on other equally important topics if needed. Kathryn graduated with a degree in Journalism and lives in Duluth, Minnesota. She joined Kiplinger in 2023 as a contributor.
Latest articles by Kathryn Pomroy
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Amazon: 20 Last-Minute Christmas Deals
You can still bag great holiday deals on Amazon, but hurry. Time is running out
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Where To Put Your Money As Interest Rates Drop
Earning 5% returns on your money is slowly coming to an end. Even so, there are places to put your money that still make sense.
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Leave Your Life Story as a Legacy for Your Heirs
Here are eight resources to help pass your life story on to your family. How do you want to be remembered?
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Costco: 20 Last-Minute Christmas Deals
But hurry, these deals on dozens of outstanding items won’t last long
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How to Get the Maximum Social Security Check in 2025
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.
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Will Social Security Be There When You Need It? Many People Worry It Won’t Be
The majority of Americans surveyed expect to rely on Social Security benefits to help cover everyday expenses in retirement, yet 73% worry they won’t get them.
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10 Retirement Moves to Make Before 2025
From applying for Social Security and donating to charity to maximizing your savings accounts, ere are retirement moves to make before 2025.
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The Best Walmart Cyber Monday Deals 2024
Shop Walmart Cyber Monday deals and find the hottest gifts for everyone on your list.
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Amazon's Cyber Monday Deals Are Here
Amazon's Cyber Monday deals offer big opportunities to save money and score great for the holidays.
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Costco Cyber Monday Deals Are Here
Costco has rolled out dozens of Cyber Monday deals. Shop and save now through December 2.
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Most Livable Cities 2024: How Does Your Town Rank?
California, Virginia, and New Jersey are home to some of the most livable cities in America. The AARP study ranked Great Neck Plaza, NY, first overall.
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Best Gift Cards of 2024
New study by WalletHub compares the 50 most popular gift card options across five major categories
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America’s Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns. How Does Your Town Rank?
Oro Valley, Arizona, takes the top spot as the safest and wealthiest retirement town, while no Florida-based retirement town made the list, survey shows.
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Get Max for $2.99 in the Black Friday Sale: Save 70% on HBO
Deal Streaming service Max is on sale for Black Friday. Get the basic Max plan (with ads) for only $2.99/month for six months. Offer is good through Dec. 2.
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Retired and Love to Golf? Here Are the Best Cities for Golfers
Scottsdale tops the list as the best city for golfers, with Phoenix, Los Angeles, Orlando, and surprisingly, New York, filling out the top five, study shows.
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529 Plan Contribution Limits for 2024 and 2025
Each state sets 529 plan contribution limits, which range from $235,000 to $575,000.
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Four Ways to Maximize Your 401(k) Contributions Before the Year Ends
To maximize your 410(k) contributions in 2024, assess how much you’ve contributed so far, check your employer’s match, take a look at your budget and consider increasing how much you set aside per paycheck.
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Get 50% Off Walmart Plus and Get Free Paramount Plus
Deal Sign up for a Walmart Plus yearly membership and get free Paramount Plus, free shipping, and save on gas.
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Trump Picks Dr. Oz as Head of Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Donald Trump picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here's what to know about the former TV host.
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Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2024 and 2025
Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits are rising to $23,500 in 2025 from $23,000 in 2024. Plus, new catch-up limits for people 60-63.
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Senior LIving and Memory Care Facilities Are Improving
Here are the best senior living communities in 2024, according to a J.D. Power survey.
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits for state and local government workers in 2025 than in 2024.
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Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it's warmer weather, quality healthcare or a low tax burden, Florida ranks number one as a retirement paradise.
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Amazon Prime Members Can Now Save Nearly $70 Per Year on Gas
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can now add discounts on fuel to your ever-expanding list of perks.
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