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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New Perks From Our Best Rewards Cards
Smart Buying No annual fee, new tiered rewards and more cash back are some of the offerings.
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22 Secrets to Save Money on Travel
Travel We all dream of taking that perfect solo or family vacation, but planning on a budget can be hard.
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24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
Travel Traveling is fun and you can do it without breaking the bank — you just have to know where to go online first.
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
Smart Buying Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
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How Teens Can Start Investing Through a Roth IRA
retirement By beginning to invest in a Roth IRA at an early age, today’s teens can become tomorrow’s millionaires.
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Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Scams 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 Reports
Coronavirus 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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Do You Need Life Insurance When You're Young?
Financial Planning As millennials have families and take on financial obligations, we need life insurance to protect those we may leave behind.
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Home Upgrades that Pay Off
Smart Buying Some affordable renovations recoup most of their cost when you sell.
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