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 Prices Changed Since Trump Took OfficeTrump campaigned on bringing prices down for Americans. Here's where prices stand a little over a year into his second term.
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Gas Prices Are Rising Fastest in These StatesGas prices jumped as much as 30% in these states.
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Is Costco Worth It For a Two-Person Household?Now that you're only shopping for two, is it time to cancel your Costco membership? We did the math.
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United Airlines' New Policy Could Get Passengers Permanently BannedUnited Airlines quietly added a new headphone requirement to its contract of carriage. Here's what travelers need to know.
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Walmart Isn't the Cheapest Grocery Store — Here's the Chain That Beat ItIf you're looking for the lowest prices on groceries, Walmart might not be your best bet anymore.
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Would You Save More on Gas with Costco, Walmart or Another Membership?Gas prices are expected to jump soon. Compare gas savings perks now to see whether you'd save the most with Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, Walmart Plus or Amazon Prime.
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5 Laundry Habits That Are Costing You MoneyYou might be flushing money down the drain if you have any of these laundry habits.
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Can Your Car Insurance Add Strangers to Your Policy? A Florida Class Action Lawsuit Could DecideA Florida driver says GEICO added complete strangers to her car insurance policy and jacked up premiums as a result.
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You Received a Life Insurance Payout. Here's How to Avoid an IRS Audit.You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now?
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Is Walmart+ Worth It?There are tons of exciting Walmart+ benefits, but are they worth the $98 annual fee?
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At-Fault States Where No-Fault Insurance Still AppliesThink you live in an at-fault car insurance state? These four still have some tricky no-fault insurance laws you should know about.
By Rachael Green
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Valentine’s Day Gifts at CostcoTake advantage of Costco's same-day delivery to get these romantic gifts in time for Valentine's Day 2026.
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How to Use H&R Block Tax Prep SoftwareHere’s what you need to know if you want to file your taxes with H&R Block’s tax prep software this year.
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Tariffs: An Uninvited Valentine's Day GuestExpect to pay more for flowers and chocolates this year or find creative alternatives to save on Valentine's Day without looking cheap.
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States With No-Fault Car Insurance Laws (and How No-Fault Car Insurance Works)A breakdown of the confusing rules around no-fault car insurance in every state where it exists.
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7 Frugal Habits to Keep Even When You're RichSome frugal habits are worth it, no matter what tax bracket you're in.
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A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID in FebruaryDon't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport in February.
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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.
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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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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.
By Rachael Green
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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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