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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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to PrepareSponsored
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst-case scenario.
By Rachael Green
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How to Save $50 on a Sam’s Club MembershipThis Sam’s Club membership deal from Stack Social saves you up to $50 and gets you a full year of access to the warehouse club.
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Is Home Insurance Tax Deductible?With home insurance rates on the rise, you might be hoping to at least claim the cost as a tax deduction. Here's what you need to know ahead of tax season.
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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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My car is 10 years old. Should I drop 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?
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4 Financially Savvy Things to Do with Unwanted GiftsDon't send that unwanted gift to the landfill. Find a way to squeeze out some of its cash value instead.
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Top 22 Gifts for Grandkids from WalmartFrom PlayStations to Labubus, you'll find the hottest gifts of 2025 for your grandkids at Walmart this year. And many still arrive in time for Christmas.
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Metro by T-Mobile Is Giving Away This Samsung Galaxy A16: Which Plans Are Eligible?Sponsored
Metro by T-Mobile is offering free Samsung Galaxy A16 phones on eligible plans right now. Here’s how the deal works.
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23 Last-Minute Gifts That Still Arrive Before ChristmasScrambling to cross those last few names off your list? Here are 23 last-minute gifts that you can still get in time for Christmas.
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Amazon Haul Gift Guide: Under-$20 Gifts That Keep Your Holiday Budget in TactFrom stocking stuffers to budget-friendly crowd pleasers, these are the best under-$20 gifts on Amazon Haul right now.
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My Teen Crashed His Car, and Now Our Insurance Has Tripled. What Now?Dealing with the costly aftermath of a teen car accident is stressful. Here are your options for navigating it.
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Your End of Year Insurance Coverage Review ChecklistSponsored by Physicians Mutual
Stop paying for insurance you don't need and close coverage gaps you didn't know about with this year-end insurance review.
By Rachael Green
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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.
By Rachael Green
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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.
By Rachael Green
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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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