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 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 LearnedA 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 YouHeat 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 TravelersA 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 WholesaleYou 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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46 Anti-Prime Day Tech Deals You Should Get from Best Buy's Black Friday in July Sale InsteadApple, 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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