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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11 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the USIf you live in one of these 11 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
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23 Best Buy Cyber Monday Deals That Are All 50% Off or BetterIn a sea of mediocre discounts, these Best Buy Cyber Monday deals slash 50% off or more on the latest tech.
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4 Black Friday Scams to Watch Out ForThe 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.
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The Best Christmas Movies on Paramount+Sponsored
Settle in this holiday season with classic Christmas movies on Paramount+ and save with the service’s limited-time Black Friday deal.
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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.
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Retirees, Protect Your Savings With Umbrella Insuranceretirement You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
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I Just Paid Off My Car. Can I Downgrade My Car Insurance Now?You've gotten rid of that car payment. Can you save even more by downgrading your car insurance? Here's what to consider.
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Why Now is the 'Just Right' Time to Do Those Home UpgradesInterest rates are dropping and tax credits are expiring, creating a short opportunity to save on home upgrades.
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I'm a Government Employee and Need to Get By Until the Shutdown Ends. What Can I Do?The second-longest shutdown in history is leaving many federal workers with bills due and no paycheck to cover them. Here's what you can do to get by.
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5 Surprising Costco Perks You Can Access Without a MembershipSmart Buying Think you need a membership to benefit from Costco's deals? Discover five services and products that non-members can access.
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You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs Now?Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
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Do You Need Home Insurance?Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage?
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How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your PetMore and more pet owners are including their pets in their travel plans. Here's how to do that safely and with as little stress as possible.
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When Is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days? Everything We Know, Plus Last-Minute DealsAmazon Prime The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale ends soon. Here are the key details you need to know, plus some of our favorite deals members can shop before it's over.
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Travel Accessories, Suitcases and MoreOn the final day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, skip the fluff — here’s how to extract real travel value via gear and strategic credit cards.
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I Found the Best Gifts Under $50 and None of Them Feel CheapAmazon October Prime Day is the perfect chance to nab some under-$50 gifts that feel more expensive than they are (because normally they would be).
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The Anti-Prime Deals Guide to Everyday Essentials Worth Stocking up on at Walmart, Target and Sam's ClubSkip Amazon and shop these anti-Prime deals at Walmart, Target or Sam's Club to save on all of your household essentials.
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FSA or HSA-Eligible Amazon Prime Deals You Can Shop NowDouble down on savings by taking advantage of these FSA or HSA-eligible early Prime deals. Save on the smart rings, air purifiers, baby gear and more.
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Best Early Prime Deals from Amazon's Big Deal Days SaleYou don't have to wait for October to shop these early Prime Day deals on tech, travel gear, TVs and more on Amazon.
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance ClaimsBecoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
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Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online BargainsFeature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
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How to Cancel Amazon Prime (Even If It Looks Like You Can't)Tired of Amazon Prime? Canceling it might not be as straightforward as you think. Here's what you need to know.
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Is Amazon Prime Worth It?Membership comes with many perks to benefit shoppers. However, with the rising costs, is Amazon Prime worth it?
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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.
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