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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Do You Need Home Insurance?If your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop home insurance?
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Are Your Frugal Habits Hurting You?Quiz In the quest to be frugal, some habits hurt more than they help. Take this quiz to find out if you have any harmful frugal habits.
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5 Financial Gifts That Could Give Your Kids and Grandkids a Head StartSkip the usual gift cards. These five financial gifts can help kids, teens and young adults build savings, invest and reach important milestones.
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How I Paid for a Week in Italy With Only PointsThere's nothing like an all-expenses paid trip to Italy to remind you what all those points you're obsessively accumulating are actually for.
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Insurance Costs More Than Property Taxes in 75% of Counties: StudyHomeowners across most of the US are now spending more on insurance than they are on property taxes.
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How Have Prices Changed Since the Iran War Began?Gas prices aren't the only thing that's been impacted by the conflict with Iran.
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Is There a Downside to Switching Your Insurance Frequently?You keep finding lower rates every time you shop for insurance. Is there any reason not to take the better deal?
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4 Unique Winter Getaways That Won't Break the BankFrom soaking in hot springs under the northern lights to gliding over the snow on a dogsled, these expeditions make the most of the cold.
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It's About to Get Harder to Get a Refund for Delayed FlightsThe Department of Transportation's new rule limits your right to compensation for delayed flights.
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A Financial Checklist for Your 50sYour target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here's what to do.
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FSA or HSA-Eligible Amazon Prime Deals You Can Shop NowDouble down on savings by taking advantage of these FSA or HSA-eligible Prime deals. Save on smart rings, air purifiers, baby gear and more.
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Prime Day vs. Walmart Deals vs. Best Buy's Techtober: Who Has the Best Tech Deals?Amazon Prime Big Deal Days isn't the only big sale this week. See how Amazon's best tech deals compare to its rivals.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Is Live: The Best Deals To Shop NowPrime Big Deal Days is underway, with millions of discounts across tech, home, travel and more. Here are the deals worth your money.
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Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online BargainsFeature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
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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?
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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Prices?Should Amazon or Walmart be your go-to for online bargains? Here's what the data says.
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7 Frugal Habits That Aren't Worth It (and What to Do Instead)Avoiding waste is important, but some frugal habits are more trouble than they're worth.
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Is Amazon Prime Worth It?Membership comes with many perks to benefit shoppers. However, with the rising costs, is Amazon Prime worth it?
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Why More Older Adults Are Renting — Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55-plus crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
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The Best and Worst Airlines for Holiday Flight DelaysDon't want to risk missing your family for the holidays? Here are the airlines to choose (and the ones to avoid).
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7 Frugal Travel Habits That Aren't Worth ItYou want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits likely hurt more than they help.
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October Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is almost here: What to know before you shop
Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Big Deal Days returns October 6 and 7. Here's what to know about the 48-hour sale, early deals, Prime membership and how to prepare.
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What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t CoverPet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but it doesn’t cover everything. Here are the key types of coverage and exclusions you need to know.
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Why Are Grocery Prices Still So High? What’s Driving Your Food BillThe Fed just raised interest rates for the first time in years. Here’s what that could mean for already-high grocery prices and your food budget.
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