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
-
Planning a Summer Road Trip? Here's How to Cut Costs
Drivers expect to spend about $2 per mile on average, or about $1,000 on road trips this summer, according to an Experian survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
25 Fastest Growing Jobs in the U.S.
Chief growth officers, government program analysts and environment health safety managers are all jobs that made LinkedIn’s 25 Jobs on the Rise list in 2024.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
-
Father's Day 2024: 20 Amazing Gifts
Father’s Day is June 16. This year choose a gift (or gifts) that he’ll love from Omaha Steaks, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Carhartt and more
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
10 Best States to Relocate to
Relocating? What are the best states to live in? New Hampshire and Wyoming lead the list with the best mix of jobs, home prices, quality of healthcare and more, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
-
Score Free Donuts on June 7 For National Donut Day
Friday, June 7, is National Donut Day. Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, VooDoo Donuts, and more are giving away free donuts
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Job Hunting: Five Ways to Help Your Graduate
The nearly 4 million students graduating from college this year will face a challenging labor market and need help with job hunting
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Melinda French Gates Gives $1 Billion in Support of Women's Rights
Melinda French Gates will give $1 billion to philanthropic individuals and organizations advancing women’s rights globally, over the next two years.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Husband Pledge to Donate Half Their Wealth
The Giving Pledge recently announced that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined its list of philanthropists who have pledged to donate over half their fortunes
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
10 Best Places to Become a Millionaire — and the 10 Worst
San Francisco is the #1 city to become a millionaire while Mississippi comes in last with only a 4% chance of becoming a millionaire
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
30 National Burger Day Deals and Freebies
Want some great deals and freebies for National Burger Day? Wendy’s, Arby’s, Smashburger and Burger King lead the way with the best deals around.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Target's Big Summer Deals: Discounts on Thousands of Items
You'll find deals and discounts on back to school gear, Memorial Day and Fourth of July items, food, clothing and much, much more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
30 Memorial Day Deals and Discounts
As Memorial Day weekend begins, find deals and discounts on dozens of items from Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Target and more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
-
One in Five Americans Have No Retirement Savings. Do You?
20% of adults ages 50+ have no retirement savings, 61% worry they won't have enough at retirement, as per new AARP survey. Plus six tips to start saving now.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Best Barbecue Restaurants to Try on Vacation
Here are the best barbecue restaurants to try on your next vacation, or in your hometown, according to Yelp. From Arizona to Tennessee, if you like tender brisket or succulent pulled pork you're in for a treat.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
-
10 Ways to Save Money at Starbucks
Use these 10 hacks to save money at Starbucks without sacrificing great taste or breaking the bank
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Nearly 50% of Workers Are Thinking of Quitting Their Jobs, Study Shows. Are You?
Nearly half of all workers are thinking about quitting their jobs in 2024, according to new research from Microsoft and LinkedIn. Here's why.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Mother's Day Brunch 2024: 30 Best Places to Celebrate
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. Treat your mother or mother-figure to brunch at one of these 30 rave-worthy restaurants.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
36 Great Mother's Day Deals
Shop early and honor mothers everywhere with great deals from Walmart, Amazon, Etsy, Applebee's, Pandora and oh, so many more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
30 Deals, Discounts and Freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week through May 10 with deals from Scholastic, Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon and more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
40 Discounts, Deals and Freebies to Celebrate National Nurses Week
Celebrate National Nurses Week May 6 - 12 with deals from Costco, Verizon, Carhart, Figs and Green Chef.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Renting Is Cheaper Than Buying in All 50 States. How Does Your City Compare?
Renting is cheaper than buying, according to a new Bankrate survey. In 21 U.S. metros, the monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the monthly cost of renting.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Why Luxury Home Sales Are at an All-Time High
The average price of a luxury home in the U.S. sold for a record $1.225 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 8.7% from a year earlier, Redfin shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment. Are You?
As housing costs soar, Gen Z and Millennial home buyers are turning to family for help with down payments.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
-
Get These 40 Earth Day Deals and Discounts
Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. Many of your favorite retailers are celebrating with deals on sustainable products, recycling services, and more
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated