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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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