
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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How Range Wealth-Management Is Using AI and Human Expertise to Address Complex Financial Needs
Wealth-management software helps you keep track of your investments and manage your money. We look at Range's all-in-one platform to see how it works.
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Zelle Security Lapses Cost Over $1 Billion in Fraud, Lawsuit Claims: What You Need to Know
New York's attorney general is suing Zelle for allegedly allowing "fraudsters to run rampant."
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USPS Is Raising Prices for Holiday Shipping: Dates and Increases You Need to Know
What the USPS's $16 price hike means for your wallet and your small business.
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Google's AI Overview Is Wrong About Life Insurance 57% of the Time, Says Study
You need more than a grain of salt when getting life insurance tips from Google's AI overview.
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US Wants to Charge a $15,000 Visa Bond to Some Tourists: What You Need to Know
The $15,000 visa bond pilot program goes into effect later this month. Here's what we know so far.
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Ozempic, Botox, Eliquis: How tariffs on Europe could impact drug prices (and what to do about it)
Most medications come from Europe. Does that mean the new tariffs on the EU will drive drug prices higher?
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The United and JetBlue Partnership: Everything We Know So Far
DOT approves Blue Sky, the United and JetBlue partnership that will give frequent fliers more ways to earn and use miles. Here's what you need to know.
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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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What Trump's EU Trade Deal Means for Your Wallet
Trump's trade deal with the EU averted the worst case scenario, but U.S. consumers might still see price hikes on some key goods.
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What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery Bill
The relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay.
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Corn Sweat: Combatting the Hidden Effects of Humidity
How to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer.
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Is Delta's New AI Pricing Bad News for Your Wallet?
Delta is using AI to "personalize" the price you pay for airfare. Here's what that could mean for your next trip.
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I Used AI to Read Privacy Policies I Signed. Here's What I Learned
A reporter uses AI to review privacy policies, in an effort to better protect herself from fraud and scams.
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What Vets Wish You Knew: Spot Heat Exhaustion in Your Pet Before It Costs Them — and You
Heat strokes aren't just for humans. The signs of heat exhaustion in pets can be harder to spot, but just as deadly.
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How the New $250 Visa Integrity Fee Could Impact US Travelers
A new $250 visa integrity fee will soon be levied on some visitors to the US. The ripple effect could impact Americans, too.
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I Live Next to a Costco Business Center. Here Are 5 Things You Won't Find at a Costco Wholesale
You don't need to own a business to shop at a Costco Business Center. Here are five reasons to visit the one near you.
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10 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2025
Homeowners in these 10 states pay at least $1,200 less than the national average for home insurance.
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These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025
If you live in one of these eight states, you’re probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
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46 Anti-Prime Day Tech Deals You Should Get from Best Buy's Black Friday in July Sale Instead
Apple, Blink, Garmin, Samsung and more leading tech brands are on sale at Best Buy's competing Prime Day sale this week.
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Last Chance to Shop These Under-$100 Prime Day Deals for a Smarter, Safer Home
These under-$100 Prime Day deals on Ring, Blink, Nest and other top smart home brands are disappearing after today.
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This T-Mobile Streaming Bundle Gets You Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV Plus for Free
Save up to $35/month on streaming services thanks to this T-Mobile streaming bundle including Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV Plus. Here's how to get it.
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A Meteorite May Have Hit a Home in Georgia. Would Insurance Cover the Damage?
In a rare event, a meteorite may have crashed through the roof of a Georgia homeowner. Here’s what home insurance would cover.
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How Much Does Your Car Model Cost to Insure?
Car insurance rates vary by make and model. Find out if your car is raising or lowering your premium.
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A Guide to the Best and Worst States to Visit on Your Road Trip This Summer
Planning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.
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