
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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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Is 401(k) Student Loan Matching?
Strapped student loan borrowers can pay down debt and boost their retirement accounts.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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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
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4 Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing
The new year will usher in more changes than usual that will impact your retirement planning in 2024.
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Nearly 70% of the Richest Americans Don't Feel Wealthy
A report shows that 68% of America’s most affluent people do not consider themselves wealthy.
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Americans Optimistic About Future Social Security Benefits
Gallup poll that shows that Americans are feeling more upbeat about future social security benefits, relative to recent years
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Look Out For Fees When You Make Returns
The end of free merchandise returns is at hand, as total retail returns amounted to $743 billion in 2023, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published