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 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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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?
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Why Kiplinger Readers Recommend Schwab for Internet BankingCharles Schwab has won the Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards for internet banks three years in a row. Here's why.
By Rachael Green
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10 States with the Most Expensive Car InsuranceCar insurance rates are soaring almost everywhere, but they're up to $1,300 more expensive in these 10 states.
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5 Hidden Ways Heat Is Damaging Your HomeYou might be used to watching for freeze damage around the home, but heat can cause just as much destruction.
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The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance DeductibleThe ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.
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The Home Insurance Rule That Could Reduce Your ClaimMany homeowners don't realize they might not receive a full insurance payout if they don't meet the 80% coverage requirement.
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9 Ways Seniors Can Save on Car InsuranceSeniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
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A Financial Checklist for Your 70sIt's time to enjoy the wealth you've built without worrying about inflation and surprise expenses wiping out your savings. Here's how.
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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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Best and Worst Grocery Chains in the USBased on customer reviews, these are the best and worst grocery chains across the country.
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What Does Travel Insurance Cover?Find out what travel insurance covers and whether or not you need it on your next vacation.
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State Farm Is Sending $5 Billion Back to Customers. See If You QualifyState Farm is distributing $5 billion in dividend payments. See who qualifies, how much you could get and how payments are being sent.
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7 Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You MoneyWe all need to eat. But if you have any of these seven grocery habits, you're wasting money.
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7 States with the Cheapest Home InsuranceHomeowners in these seven states pay at least $900 less than the national average for home insurance.
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3 Reasons Fidelity is Kiplinger Readers' Favorite Full-Service BrokerFidelity is a Kiplinger Readers' Choice Award winner four years in a row. Here's why.
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These 10 States Have the Most Expensive Home InsuranceIf you live in one of these 10 states, you're probably paying $1,400 or more above the national average for home insurance.
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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.
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8 Ways to DIY Fireproof Your Home This WeekendThere are more fire hazards around your home than you think. Here's eight easy ways to protect yourself.
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Your Gen Z Grandkid Wants a Costco MembershipCostco memberships are cool now. Here's why it's the best gift for your college-bound grandkid.
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I Wouldn't Lock My Money Into a 5-Year CD Right Now — Here's WhyHere's how to maximize yields on your savings after the July Fed meeting.
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Why Now is a Good Time to Get Whole Life InsuranceNow is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
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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.
By Rachael Green
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$14 Million Costco Settlement: Are You Getting a Check?Costco's $14 million settlement could mean a payout for eligible Washington customers. Here's who qualifies, how to file a claim and the deadline.
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