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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting
Despite the rate cut at the Fed meeting in December, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
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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A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID
Don't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport.
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
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4 Black Friday Scams to Watch Out For
The deals are heating up, but so are the scams. Here's how to spot some of the most common Black Friday scams this holiday season.
By Rachael Green
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The Best Christmas Movies on Paramount+
Settle in this holiday season with classic Christmas movies on Paramount+ and save with the service’s limited-time Black Friday deal.
By Rachael Green
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Are You Eligible for the Amazon Prime Settlement Refund?
Amazon agreed to a historic $2.5 billion settlement over its Amazon Prime memberships. Find out if you're eligible for a refund and how to claim it.
By Rachael Green
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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.
By Rachael Green
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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest
These 10 cities are paying up to 33% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
By Rachael Green
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's Not
Got the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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Retirees, Protect Your Savings With Umbrella Insurance
retirement You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
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$425 Million Google Class Action Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Payout?
Google was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
By Rachael Green
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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
By Rachael Green
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?
Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
