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 the Spirit Airlines Shutdown Matters Even If You Never Flew With ThemBefore you say "good riddance" to the nickel-and-diming carrier, here's how the Spirit Airlines Shutdown could impact your travel budget.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Wealth ManagersThe Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Auto Insurance
The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best auto insurance company category.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Homeowners InsuranceThe results of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best homeowners insurance company category.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Tax Software
The results of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best tax software category.
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Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps
The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best peer-to-peer payment apps category.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Annuity Providers
These are the best annuity providers chosen by Kiplinger readers.
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How to Get Two Months of CLEAR Plus for FreeSign up for a two-month free trial of CLEAR and enjoy expedited screening the next time you travel.
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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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The 1% Deductible Rule to Avoid Overpaying for Home InsuranceYou could be overpaying for home insurance if your deductible is too low. But going too high can be just as risky. That's where the 1% deductible rule comes in.
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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed MeetingWith the rate pause at the April Fed meeting, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
By Rachael Green
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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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Your Older Kindle Might Become Useless After May 20Amazon is dropping support for older Kindles in May. Will you be forced to upgrade?
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Which Was Worse: The 1979 or Today's Oil Crisis?Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.
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Do You Need Earthquake Insurance?Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
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The 6 Best Places to Put Your 2026 Tax Refund for GrowthUse your 2026 tax refund to boost short-term or long-term financial goals by putting it in one of these six places.
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5 Treats to Splurge on with Your Tax RefundWant to use your tax refund to splurge on a little something nice this spring? Here are five treats to make the most out of that extra cash.
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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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Your New Car is Distracting YouYou do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
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United Airlines to Raise Baggage FeesUnited joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.
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I Need to Cut $1,000 From My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
By Rachael Green
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2026: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and moreSee how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
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6 Ways Seniors Can Save on Home InsuranceDon't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income.
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8 Things You Need to Stop Wasting Money on in 2026Want to spring clean your finances? Start by cutting out these sneaky sources of waste in your budget.
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