
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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10 Ways to Save Money at Starbucks
Use these 10 hacks to save money at Starbucks without sacrificing great taste or breaking the bank
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free Coffee on National Cold Brew Day Saturday, April 20th
Just in time for National Cold Brew Day, Dunkin', Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, La Colombe and Dutch Bros. are offering up crave-worthy deals.
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Starbucks BOGO and New Sweet and Spicy Drinks
For a limited time, Starbucks is announcing four new "swicy" drinks that are both spicy and sweet.
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Get your free Chicken Shack every Sunday in April - antibiotic-free chicken that's good for you
Shake Shack is giving out a free chicken sandwich, the "Chicken Shack," every Sunday in April — antibiotic-free chicken that's good for you.
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Nepo Baby Billionaires: Forbes' Youngest Are All Heirs
There are no self-made billionaires under the age of 30 on Forbes' list of the world's richest, for the first time in 15 years.
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Solar Eclipse Snacks: 25 Best Deals for Enjoying the Big Day
Watch the solar eclipse while feasting on these great deals from Burger King, MoonPie, Applebee's, Krispy Kreme and more.
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Solar Eclipse Glasses: Where to Buy, Where to Get Them Free
Find safe solar eclipse glasses at Warby Parker, Target, Amazon and more than 13,000 libraries nationwide
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Donald Trump's Net Worth Hits $6.5 Billion, Despite Legal Woes
Boosted by Truth Social stock deal, Trump is thrust into the world’s wealthiest 500 people on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
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Dollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?
Dollar Tree is raising prices from a $5 cap set in June to $7 as higher earners flock to the retail giant
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MacKenzie Scott Just Gave Away Another $640 Million. Here’s Where the Money Went
MacKenzie Scott, Billionaire ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos just gave away another $640 million in gifts of $1M to $2M to 361 nonprofit groups.
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Single? This Is How Much You Have To Earn To Live Comfortably
In New York, a single person needs to earn $138,570, while in Cleveland, Ohio an individual can earn $81,786 and live comfortably, according to a Smart Asset survey.
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Join the PARTY! (Wordle No. 775) — Friday Is 1,000th Wordle Puzzle Day
The New York Times is thanking players with treats and celebrations inspired by past solves this Friday, March 15
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Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme Three Days In a Row
Krispy Kreme is giving away free green O'riginal glazed doughnuts March 15-17 for St. Patrick's Day. The chain is also introducing four new green doughnuts.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published