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.
Latest articles by Rivan V. Stinson
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Hennessy Cornerstone Value (HFCVX)'s Data-Driven Success
mutual funds The managers use an algorithm to find solid stocks at bargain prices.
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Marriage: When You’d Rather Not
estate planning Same-sex couples planning for a long-term commitment need to have the right estate planning documents in place, whether they are married or not.
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Should I Use Credit Card Portals to Book Travel?
credit cards Your credit card company wants to play travel agent, too. But there are some caveats to consider when booking through a credit card's travel portal.
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FWRLX: Shopping the Telecommunications Bargain Bin
mutual funds This fund invests in stocks in the communications services sector, which have been drastically marked down.
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Create a Financial Plan for Natural Disaster
personal finance If disaster strikes, do you have your important financial documents safeguarded in case you need to leave your home in a hurry? Here’s what you’ll need.
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BlackRock Event Driven Equity Profits from Corporate Change
mutual funds BALPX capitalizes on mergers, executive turnover and other events.
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Two Updates to Credit Reports
credit & debt The major credit bureaus are changing how they report information about medical debt and buy now, pay later.
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How to Get a Car Deal in This Market
Buying & Leasing a Car Low inventories mean it’s hard to haggle on price, but you can still negotiate on financing when shopping for a new or used car.
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How to Open a Stock Market Account
investing Investing can be fun, but you need a brokerage account to do it. Fortunately, it’s easy to get started.
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