Rachael Green
Rachael Green is a personal finance eCommerce writer specializing in insurance, travel, and credit cards. Before joining Kiplinger in 2025, she wrote blogs and whitepapers for financial advisors and reported on everything from the latest business news and investing trends to the best shopping deals. Her bylines have appeared in Benzinga, CBS News, Travel + Leisure, Bustle, and numerous other publications. A former digital nomad, Rachael lived in Lund, Vienna, and New York before settling down in Atlanta. She’s eager to share her tips for finding the best travel deals and navigating the logistics of managing money while living abroad. When she’s not researching the latest insurance trends or sharing the best credit card reward hacks, Rachael can be found traveling or working in her garden.
Latest articles by Rachael Green
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The 1% Deductible Rule to Avoid Overpaying for Home InsuranceYou could be overpaying for home insurance if your deductible is too low. But going too high can be just as risky. That's where the 1% deductible rule comes in.
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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed MeetingWith the rate pause at the April Fed meeting, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed MeetingNow is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
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The $425 Million Capital One 360 Savings Settlement: Who’s Getting a Payout and What Happened?Capital One agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings account interest rates. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your Older Kindle Might Become Useless After May 20Amazon is dropping support for older Kindles in May. Will you be forced to upgrade?
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Which Was Worse: The 1979 or Today's Oil Crisis?Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.
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Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
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The 6 Best Places to Put Your 2026 Tax Refund for GrowthUse your 2026 tax refund to boost short-term or long-term financial goals by putting it in one of these six places.
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5 Treats to Splurge on with Your Tax RefundWant to use your tax refund to splurge on a little something nice this spring? Here are five treats to make the most out of that extra cash.
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Is Your Car Model Driving Up Your Insurance Premium?Car insurance rates vary by make and model. Find out if your car is raising or lowering your premium.
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Your New Car is Distracting YouYou do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
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United Airlines to Raise Baggage FeesUnited joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.
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I Need to Cut $1,000 From My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2026: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and moreSee how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
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6 Ways Seniors Can Save on Home InsuranceDon't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income.
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8 Things You Need to Stop Wasting Money on in 2026Want to spring clean your finances? Start by cutting out these sneaky sources of waste in your budget.
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How Prices Changed Since Trump Took OfficeTrump campaigned on bringing prices down for Americans. Here's where prices stand a little over a year into his second term.
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Gas Prices Are Rising Fastest in These StatesGas prices jumped as much as 30% in these states.
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Is Costco Still Worth It After Your Kids Move Out?Now that you're only shopping for two, is it time to cancel your Costco membership? We did the math.
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United Airlines' New Policy Could Get Passengers Permanently BannedUnited Airlines quietly added a new headphone requirement to its contract of carriage. Here's what travelers need to know.
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Walmart Isn't the Cheapest Grocery Store — Here's the Chain That Beat ItIf you're looking for the lowest prices on groceries, Walmart might not be your best bet anymore.
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State Farm Giving Out $5 Billion in Refund Checks: Are You Getting One?Drivers in some states will soon see a $100 check from State Farm. Here's what you need to know.
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Would You Save More on Gas with Costco, Walmart or Another Membership?Gas prices are expected to jump soon. Compare gas savings perks now to see whether you'd save the most with Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, Walmart Plus or Amazon Prime.
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Do I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
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