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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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed Meeting
Now is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
By Rachael Green
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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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14 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2026
Homeowners in these 14 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance Deductible
The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.
By Rachael Green
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A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID in February
Don't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport in February.
By Rachael Green
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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst-case scenario.
By Rachael Green
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How Prices Have Changed in Trump's First Year
Trump campaigned on bringing prices down for Americans. Here's where prices stand one year into his second term.
By Rachael Green
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8 Things You Need to Stop Wasting Money on in 2026
Want to get your finances in shape this year? Start by cutting out these sneaky sources of waste in your budget.
By Rachael Green
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How to Save $50 on a Sam’s Club Membership
This Sam’s Club membership deal from Stack Social saves you up to $50 and gets you a full year of access to the warehouse club.
By Rachael Green
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Is Home Insurance Tax Deductible?
With home insurance rates on the rise, you might be hoping to at least claim the cost as a tax deduction. Here's what you need to know ahead of tax season.
By Rachael Green
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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?
More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?
By Rachael Green
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My car is 10 years old. Should I drop to minimum coverage on my car insurance?
Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk?
By Rachael Green
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What Is the 100,000-Mile Rule in Car Insurance?
The 100,000-mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by ditching coverage you can't use.
By Rachael Green
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4 Financially Savvy Things to Do with Unwanted Gifts
Don't send that unwanted gift to the landfill. Find a way to squeeze out some of its cash value instead.
By Rachael Green
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Top 22 Gifts for Grandkids from Walmart
From PlayStations to Labubus, you'll find the hottest gifts of 2025 for your grandkids at Walmart this year. And many still arrive in time for Christmas.
By Rachael Green
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Metro by T-Mobile Is Giving Away This Samsung Galaxy A16: Which Plans Are Eligible?
Metro by T-Mobile is offering free Samsung Galaxy A16 phones on eligible plans right now. Here’s how the deal works.
By Rachael Green
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23 Last-Minute Gifts That Still Arrive Before Christmas
Scrambling to cross those last few names off your list? Here are 23 last-minute gifts that you can still get in time for Christmas.
By Rachael Green
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Should You Get Walmart+ or Amazon Prime?
Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?
By Rachael Green
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Amazon Haul Gift Guide: Under-$20 Gifts That Keep Your Holiday Budget in Tact
From stocking stuffers to budget-friendly crowd pleasers, these are the best under-$20 gifts on Amazon Haul right now.
By Rachael Green
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My Teen Crashed His Car, and Now Our Insurance Has Tripled. What Now?
Dealing with the costly aftermath of a teen car accident is stressful. Here are your options for navigating it.
By Rachael Green
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Your End of Year Insurance Coverage Review Checklist
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
Stop paying for insurance you don't need and close coverage gaps you didn't know about with this year-end insurance review.
By Rachael Green
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Is Walmart Plus Worth It?
There are tons of exciting Walmart Plus benefits – but are they worth the $98 annual fee?
By Rachael Green
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11 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the US
If you live in one of these 11 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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23 Best Buy Cyber Monday Deals That Are All 50% Off or Better
In a sea of mediocre discounts, these Best Buy Cyber Monday deals slash 50% off or more on the latest tech.
By Rachael Green
