
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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 What Is the 100,000 Mile Rule in Car Insurance?The 100,000 mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by slashing coverage you can’t use. By Rachael Green Last updated 
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 How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?umbrella insurance Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you. By Rachael Green Last updated umbrella insurance
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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 Last updated 
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 It Could Soon Be Harder to Get a Refund on a Flight Gone WrongThe Department of Transportation's deregulation efforts are taking aim at your rights to compensation for delays, canceled flights, lost baggage and more. By Rachael Green Published 
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 Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians. By Rachael Green Last updated 
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 Help! My Car Was Totaled. Should I Repair and Keep Driving It or Buy a New One?Does it ever make sense to keep a totaled car? Maybe, but you need to consider these factors first. By Rachael Green Published 
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 Amtrak Debuts High Speed Trains as Train Travel Enters a New Golden AgeAmtrak's new high-speed trains come with upgraded amenities, expanded schedules and more as rail travel demand surges. By Rachael Green Published 
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 Why More Seniors Are Renting – And Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55+ crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease. By Rachael Green Published 
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 TSA Is Making Security Screening Even Faster for CLEAR+ MembersNew eGates promise to make identity verification a six second process for CLEAR+ members. By Rachael Green Published 
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 My car is 10 years old. Should I drop down to minimum coverage on my car insurance?Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk? By Rachael Green Published 
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 Amazon Now Delivers Fresh Groceries in 1,000 Cities: What You Need to KnowAmazon's expanded grocery delivery service costs less than Amazon Fresh. Is it a better deal? By Rachael Green Published 
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 How Range Wealth-Management Is Using AI and Human Expertise to Address Complex Financial NeedsWealth-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. By Rachael Green Last updated 
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 Zelle Security Lapses Cost Over $1 Billion in Fraud, Lawsuit Claims: What You Need to KnowNew York's attorney general is suing Zelle for allegedly allowing "fraudsters to run rampant." By Rachael Green Published 
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 USPS Is Raising Prices for Holiday Shipping: Dates and Increases You Need to KnowWhat the USPS's $16 price hike means for your wallet and your small business. By Rachael Green Published 
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 Google's AI Overview Is Wrong About Life Insurance 57% of the Time, Says StudyYou need more than a grain of salt when getting life insurance tips from Google's AI overview. By Rachael Green Published 
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 US Wants to Charge a $15,000 Visa Bond to Some Tourists: What You Need to KnowThe $15,000 visa bond pilot program goes into effect later this month. Here's what we know so far. By Rachael Green Published 
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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? By Rachael Green Published 
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 The United and JetBlue Partnership: Everything We Know So FarDOT 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. By Rachael Green Last updated 
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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. By Rachael Green Last updated 
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 What Trump's EU Trade Deal Means for Your WalletTrump's trade deal with the EU averted the worst case scenario, but U.S. consumers might still see price hikes on some key goods. By Rachael Green Published 
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 What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery BillThe relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay. By Rachael Green Published 
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 Corn Sweat: Combatting the Hidden Effects of HumidityHow to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer. By Rachael Green Published 
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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. By Rachael Green Published 
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 I Used AI to Read Privacy Policies I Signed. Here's What I LearnedA reporter uses AI to review privacy policies, in an effort to better protect herself from fraud and scams. By Rachael Green Published 
