
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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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
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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
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50 Pi Day 2024 Deals — Pizza, Pies and More
From Burger King and Little Caesars to Starbucks and Pizza Hut, round up these Pi Day deals and discounts
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Savings Account Balances By Age and Income. How Do You Compare?
Savings Rates by Age, Income, Education and Ethnicity — How Do You Compare?
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Here's How Long Women Have to Work to Earn the Same as Men
A woman has to work about 14.5 months to earn the same as a man in 12 months. On Equal Pay Day, we look at how much women earn as a percentage of men's income.
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Get Free (Or Cheap) Burgers From Burger King, Wendy’s and Shake Shack
Burger lovers, rejoice. Some of your favorite burger chains are grilling up deals and giving away big money this March.
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Get Two Free Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme on Super Tuesday
Get two free original glazed doughnuts on Super Tuesday, March 5.
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Burger King Free Whopper and Impossible Burger Deal
BK promotes a free Whopper offer as Wendy's faces the backlash over its surge pricing plans.
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Wendy’s Teases “Uber-Style” Surge Pricing
Will your favorite Wendy’s food items cost more next year?
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Target and Diane von Furstenberg to Debut Iconic Collection
The Diane von Furstenberg for Target springtime collection is available March 23, and includes over 200 items, with most priced under $50
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30 Leap Day 2024 Deals to Jump On
From Buffalo Wild Wings and Chuck E. Cheese to Hooters and Wendy's, February 29 is cook’s night out!
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Aldi's New $5 California Wines Hit the Shelves
Aldi introduces a new line of affordable wine — the California Heritage Collection — for just $4.95 per bottle.
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22 Margarita Day Deals and Discounts
From California to New York City, restaurants nationwide celebrate Margarita Day on February 22. Here’s to you!
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10 Best Cities For Renters: Where To Go to Maximize Your Income
Sunnyvale, CA, takes the #1 spot on the list of 10 best cities for renters; overall, the Southeast has the most cities in the top 30 of the RentCafe survey.
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are Surging Right Now
A new Redfin report shows soaring luxury home sales with prices hitting all-time highs, despite an otherwise mixed housing market.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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60% of Parents Pay Bills For Adult Children. Do You?
A majority of parents pay bills for adult children including the cost of household expenses and cell phone coverage, survey shows.
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Hulu Ban on Password Sharing Coming Soon
Disney-owned Hulu cracks down on password and account sharing with threat to suspend accounts.
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Best Jobs To Get A Pay Raise in 2024
Healthcare, information technology, government and manufacturing among the fields likely to see job growth and pay raises in 2024, study shows.
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National Popcorn Day! Free Popcorn, Only in Theaters, Friday, Jan. 19th
Participating theaters across the U.S. are offering popcorn discounts and/or special offers in celebration of National Popcorn Day.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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What A Government Shutdown Means For Student Loan Payments
Federal student loan payments resumed in fall 2023. Here's what a government shutdown would mean for borrowers.
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What Is 401(k) Student Loan Matching?
Strapped student loan borrowers can pay down debt and boost their retirement accounts.
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Top 10 Cities for Renters in 2024
New survey from RentCafe shows Atlanta as the top city to keep an eye on for rentals in 2024, while the Midwest is the #1 region for renters to watch.
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Almost 40% of Seniors Are Going Back to Work Due to Low COLA. Are You?
Social Security benefit amounts adjust for inflation every year, but the small cost-of-living bump for 2024 might not be enough for seniors, new survey shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published