
Stacy Rapacon
Rapacon joined Kiplinger in October 2007 as a reporter with Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine and became an online editor for Kiplinger.com in June 2010. She previously served as editor of the "Starting Out" column, focusing on personal finance advice for people in their twenties and thirties.
Before joining Kiplinger, Rapacon worked as a senior research associate at b2b publishing house Judy Diamond Associates. She holds a B.A. degree in English from the George Washington University.
Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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10 Worst Cities for Singles
real estate Sorry, singles, but these cities just aren't that into you.
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10 Surprising Things to Buy in Bulk
Smart Buying Warehouse-club staples, such as vats of mayonnaise and crates of toilet paper, aren't the only products for which buying in bulk can translate into serious bargains.
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10 Best Cities for Cheapskates
real estate Next time someone calls you a "cheapskate," take it as a compliment.
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8 Risky Jobs That Pay Big Bucks
career planning From professional athletes to police officers, some jobs carry more risks than others. If you don’t mind possible injury or even the possibility of death, here are some dangerous jobs that offer financial compensation for the risks.
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Cheap Vacation Alternatives to Popular Places
Travel There's no place in the world like New York.
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8 Jobs That Pay Women More Than Men
business The gender wage gap is alive and well in America.
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Save Money on Your Honeymoon
Travel You don't have to skimp on luxury to cut costs on your first post-nuptial vacation.
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Should You Pay Your Bills Automatically?
Budgeting Stacy says yes; Amanda says no. Here are tips on how to make the strategy work for you — if you want it to.
By Amanda Lilly Published
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Best Online Money-Management Tools
Technology No matter what your personal finance style, one of these online money-management tools will help you stay in control.
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Which Budgeting Site Is Best for You?
Budgeting As the economy continues to sputter -- along with the balance sheets of many families -- the Internet has supplied an abundance of online tools to help repair the damage.
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How to Change Your Name
savings Here's the paperwork you'll need to tackle if you're newly wed or newly single.
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7 Fashion Brands Still Made in USA
Smart Buying The 2012 U.S.
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Traveling the World for Life
Travel Betsy and Warren Talbot, of Seattle, Washington, jettisoned their possessions and their careers to be perpetual globe-trotters.
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How to Save for Retirement and Higher Education Costs at the Same Time
retirement With an individual retirement account, your savings can work double duty.
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8 Reasons You Need a Roth IRA Now
Roth IRAs This celebrated investment vehicle should be a part of every smart young person's retirement plan.
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Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?
Politics It's the question every incumbent up for reelection has had to answer since challenger Ronald Reagan first posed it to incumbent President Jimmy Carter in 1980.
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Pay Off Debt Faster with ReadyForZero
credit & debt You can now pay your bills directly through one of our picks for best budgeting sites -- but it'll cost you.
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15 Gift Ideas That Keep on Giving
Smart Buying More thoughtful than cash, these personal and practical gifts can help the recipients save money or boost income.
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10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time
real estate You can find huge savings in these small living spaces.
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10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time
real estate Deciding to live in a tiny house involves making some big lifestyle choices.
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Living Well in a Little House
real estate Freelance journalist Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell and her husband, of Yellville, Arkansas, chose to downsize to a 480-square-foot lake house that they share with their five dogs.
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What Low Interest Rates Mean for Young Spenders and Savers
credit & debt Here's how today's rock-bottom rates will affect your student loans, home-buying potential, credit cards and savings.
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5 Choices for Changing Your Name After Marriage
options Since a lot's in a name, make your move wisely.
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Investing Lessons for Generation Y
investing Young investors can learn a lot from the market's recent volatility.
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