
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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No Roth IRA In Your Retirement Plan? The Pros and Cons of Adding One in 2025
Think you might want to open a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth of your investments and no RMDs, but income limits are low and you have to wait to withdraw earnings.
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Four Hidden Amazon Prime Video Features, and One That Can Save You Money
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42% of Adults Have Committed Financial Infidelity. Have you?
Survey shows that more than two in five U.S. adults have kept financial secrets from their significant other, committing "financial infidelity."
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Dragging Your Feet on Saving for Retirement? Here's How to Jump In
Procrastinating when it comes to saving for retirement is all too common. But stalling for too long will hurt your long-term financial security and peace of mind. Here are five tips to break the cycle.
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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
Pricing pressure, interest rates, and rising unemployment numbers have sidelined homebuyers. But now that the Fed has cut rates, is it a good time to think about getting back into the market?
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Best Cities for Homebuyers 55 and Older
An Opendoor survey ranked San Antonio, Texas, as the best aging-friendly city, with Charlotte, North Carolina, rounding out the top ten
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Don't Make These Big Mistakes When Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
New survey reveals that many people don't’ know their full retirement age, aren’t sure the age they are or were eligible for full retirement benefits or take benefits too early.
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What Is a Starter 401(k)?
Starter 401(k) plans make it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan to employees and for employees to save for their future.
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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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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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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Best White Elephant Christmas Gifts Under $25
There are still great gifts under $25 available for everyone on your list from Walmart, Costco, Amazon and Target.
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25 Best After-Christmas Sales
Shop post-Christmas sales from Costco, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target — and ring in the New Year with savings.
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Last-Minute Christmas Deals and Ideas at Costco
Check for in-person pick-up and availability on gifts you can grab at Costco.
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Most Women Surveyed Find Retirement Is Not What They Expected. How You Can Prepare
Less than half of working women feel prepared for retirement and of those already retired, only 19% find retirement to be exactly what they expected. Here's what you can do while still working.
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
Retirement The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
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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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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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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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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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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