Rivan V. Stinson
Rivan joined Kiplinger on Leap Day 2016 as a reporter for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. She's now a staff writer covering insurance, millennial money needs and credit. She also helps produce newsletters and other content for Kiplinger.com. A Michigan native, she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 and from there freelanced as a local copy editor and proofreader, and served as a research assistant to a local Detroit journalist. Her work has been featured in the Ann Arbor Observer and Sage Business Researcher. She is currently assistant editor, personal finance at The Washington Post.
Latest articles by Rivan V. Stinson
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Make the Most of Your Charitable DonationsFinancial Planning Take a closer look at whether you’re getting the most bang for your donated bucks.
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Smart Year-End Move: Manage Your Employee BenefitsFinancial Planning For 2021, employers may provide a 12-month grace period for both types of flexible spending accounts.
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Penalty for the Unvaccinated?Coronavirus and Your Money A “yes or no” box to verify your vaccination status could be part of open enrollment for health insurance in the future.
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New Buy Now, Pay Later OptionsSmart Buying If you’ve been considering a BNPL plan, make sure the credit card in your wallet doesn't already have you covered.
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Disability Insurance Can Provide COVID CoverageCoronavirus and Your Money If you are concerned about long-term complications from COVID-19, consider disability insurance coverage.
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How to Decide If It’s Time for a Career Changecareer paths The pandemic has prompted many workers to consider more fulfilling jobs. These people made it work.
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Should You Invest in Crypto?Becoming an Investor Before you put any money into cryptocurrencies, establish a core portfolio in line with your investing goals.
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How to Give a First-Time Home Buyer a HandBecoming a Homeowner With home prices soaring, newbies may need financial help from their family. Here’s how to do it right.
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Plan Now for Long-Term CareLong-Term Care Insurance You could buy insurance to finance future costs, but policies are pricey. Here’s how to decide whether you need coverage.
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New Perks From Our Best Rewards CardsSmart Buying No annual fee, new tiered rewards and more cash back are some of the offerings.
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Fintech: The Bank DisruptersFinancial Planning Fintechs offer mostly free accounts with tantalizing yields and slick features, but don’t expect much hand-holding.
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit CardSmart Buying Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
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Pandemic Brings New Scams, TooScams Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards.
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How to Fix Your Credit ReportsCoronavirus and Your Money Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.
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Behind on Debts? Know Your RightsCoronavirus and Your Money There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.
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Renters: Help Is On The WayCoronavirus and Your Money Renters worried about being evicted from their homes or apartments can breathe a sigh of relief as the new $1.9 trillion stimulus package sets aside much needed funds for them to tap.
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Update: Biden Administration Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium, AgainCoronavirus and Your Money Getting to work right after the inauguration ceremony was over, President Joe Biden included assistance for renters and homeowners among a slew of executive orders to help struggling Americans.
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Kiplinger’s Best Values in Tax Software, 2021Tax Breaks We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.
By Rocky Mengle
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Stephanie Creary: Making the Case for Diversity on Corporate BoardsBusiness Costs & Regulation Adding underrepresented voices can improve a company’s bottom line.
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When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?Coronavirus and Your Money Seeking protection from creditors can provide a lifeline, but there are plenty of trade-offs.
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Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About MoneyStarting a Family Sharing a life means it’s time to talk finances.
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Financial Planning We Can AffordFinancial Planning You don't have to be a wealthy baby boomer to hire a financial adviser.
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How to Safely Socialize (and Work) at Home During the Pandemichome Tips for transforming your backyard area into a social distancing hang out, as well as creating a work-from-home haven.
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How to Negotiate a Break on RentHealthy Living on a Budget The downward trend in rents has me thinking it's time to ask my apartment manager to reduce my rent.
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Healthy Living on a Budget
