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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California, South Florida, Long Island, New Jersey: The Places People Are Leaving in Droves in 2025Skyrocketing costs and shifting priorities mean people are packing up and leaving some cities and states in droves, while others are flocking to more affordable or lifestyle-friendly destinations.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Prices?Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables, a study shows. In other categories, things tightened up.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Amazon Prime Day 2025: Should You Sign Up Before the Big Sale?Becoming an Amazon Prime member affords you dozens of perks. Amazon Prime Day 2025 is four days this year - running from July 8-11. Is it worth it to sign up before, or during, the big sale?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Is a Starter 401(k) Right for Your Retirement Plan?Starter 401(k) plans make it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan to employees and for employees to save for their future.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Planning a Summer Road Trip? Here's How to Cut CostsDrivers expect to spend about $2 per mile on average, or about $1,000 on road trips this summer, according to an Experian survey.
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Should You Contribute to a 401(k) Without Employer Matching?Even without a company match, money socked away in a 401(k) can still be a great investment if your goal is long-term retirement savings.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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This Retirement Plan Makes It Easier to Switch Jobs and Take Your Savings With YouPortable Retirement Plans allow employees to take their retirement savings with them when they change jobs without losing their accumulated savings.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Get a Free Will or Trust, Online, in Under an HourCreate a state-specific, attorney-approved will or living trust — at no cost and in less than one hour — with Fifth Third Bank.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The 401(k) Option Few Plans Offer, But Most People WantIn addition to traditional holdings, employees want retirement plans that offer options for converting savings into guaranteed monthly income that never runs out.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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40 Memorial Day Deals and DiscountsAs Memorial Day weekend begins, find deals and discounts on dozens of items from Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Target and more.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Over Half of Americans Stumble Financially After Losing a Loved One. Are You Prepared?Losing a loved one can be overwhelming, and for many, it also puts an unexpected strain on their finances, a study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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New Bill Would Lower Age to Contribute to 401(k)s to 18 from 21. What You Need to KnowThe bipartisan Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act would lower the minimum age for participants in workplace retirement plans from 21 to 18.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How to Age Gracefully: Learn from Bill Gates, the Who and David AttenboroughGetting old isn’t nearly as bad as many people think it will be. Nor is it quite as good. Maybe it’s somewhere in between.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Could a Golden Visa Be Your Ticket to Retiring Abroad?Trump and DOGE are weighing a U.S. "Gold Card" that would let the wealthy emigrate to the U.S. for a fee. But golden visas have been around for years worldwide. Here's how they work.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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You Could Live a Century. Here's How to Plan for Your Retirement.Your retirement planning needs a longevity check, according to a new study. Here's what you can do.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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38 Great Mother's Day DealsShop early and honor mothers everywhere with great deals from Walmart, Amazon, Etsy, Applebee's, Pandora and oh, so many more.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How Refinancing a Home Loan Works. Is It Right For You?Refinancing a mortgage works by replacing your current mortgage with a new one. It can save you money or let you tap the equity in your home, but it can take time to break even after upfront costs.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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40 Discounts, Deals and Freebies to Celebrate National Nurses WeekCelebrate National Nurses Week May 6 - 12 with deals from Costco, Verizon, Carhart, Figs and Green Chef.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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As the Market Seesaws, Should You Touch Your 401(K)?401(k)s are built for the long haul. Reacting emotionally in the short term can do serious long-term damage to your retirement plans.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Could Technology Use Help Lower the Risk of Dementia? A New Study Says Yes“Use it or lose it” enters the digital age as a new study finds that technology may lower the risk of cognitive decline.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Social Security Reverses Plan to Withhold 100% of Benefits to Recoup OverpaymentsAs of April 25, the SSA will no longer require beneficiaries who have been accidentally overpaid to have 100% of their monthly benefit check withheld until the balance is paid, reversing an earlier decision.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Can You Sign Up for Medicare While Still on an Employer Health Plan?When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Most Livable Cities: 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.
By Kathryn Pomroy
