Susannah Snider
Susannah Snider worked as a research-reporter and staff writer at Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine. She went on to serve as managing editor for money at U.S. News, overseeing articles and content covering real estate, personal finance and careers. She is a certified financial planner professional and earned her CFP marks in 2019.
Latest articles by Susannah Snider
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New Fees on Cruises
Travel Ships are hitting passengers with a la carte charges.
By Susannah Snider
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Seniors Undress for Charity
Caregiving Beth Gordon of Silver Spring, Maryland, a former financial planner, posed with members of her retiree community for a racy calendar to raise money for a good cause.
By Susannah Snider
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Student-Loan Forgiveness Programs Don't Always Pay Off
college Programs like the Peace Corps and Teach for America come with strings attached.
By Susannah Snider
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6 Things to Know About Free Shipping
savings Whether you’re buying a gift or treating yourself, use our tips to score free delivery and returns.
By Susannah Snider
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When to Replace Your Financial Adviser
Financial Planning If you’re paying a lot and getting too little, move on.
By Susannah Snider
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11 Great Apps for Road Trips
Technology The days of navigating a family road trip with just a map and your wits are over.
By Susannah Snider
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Interest Rates Won't Increase on Subsidized Stafford Loans
Paying for College Student borrowers can breathe easy thanks to loan reprieve.
By Susannah Snider
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How to Be a Reality TV Star
business Want to make it big on the small screen? Here's how.
By Susannah Snider
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6 Things to Know About New Airline Rules
Travel Passengers enjoy more protections, but airlines may be quicker to cancel flights.
By Susannah Snider
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Should You Buy or Rent Your Home?
real estate Figuring out the answers to the four questions below will guide you to the right answer to the big question above.
By Andrea Browne Taylor
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Time to Take Tax-Free Stock Profits
Tax Breaks If you qualify, use the capital gains break this year.
By Susannah Snider
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4 Stock Picks to Cash in on Cars
investing As more Americans invest in their wheels, automakers, dealerships and manufacturers can do well for investors.
By Susannah Snider
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Investing in a Target-Date Fund
investing Young savers can benefit from holding a target-date fund in a retirement portfolio -- as long as they understand the risks.
By Susannah Snider
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Your Guide to Bargain Travel in 2012
Travel To keep your costs from soaring, start planning your summer vacation now.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Be Skeptical of Stock Buybacks
investing They don’t necessarily guarantee higher share prices for investors.
By Susannah Snider
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6 Rags-to-Riches Millionaires
business From Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs to J.K.
By Andrea Browne Taylor
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How to Skip Long Security Lines at the Airport
Business Travel If the TSA's trusted-traveler program takes off, prescreened frequent fliers will be able to skirt long lines.
By Susannah Snider
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Bond Funds Instead of Bank Accounts?
investing As long as interest rates stay low, you can earn more in a fund without taking much risk.
By Susannah Snider
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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.
By Stacy Rapacon
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Best Value Cities 2011:9. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
business From grains to planes, a diverse economy attracts a high-tech workforce.
By Susannah Snider
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What You Need to Know About Summer Travel
Travel Whether you fly or drive, it's going to cost more to get there. But you can save on lodging, food and entertainment.
By Susannah Snider
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New Passenger-Friendly Rules for Air Travel
Travel New rules will also raise compensation if you're bumped.
By Susannah Snider
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What to Do With Old 401(k) Accounts
retirement Here's how to handle your retirement money when you leave a job behind.
By Susannah Snider
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5 Sneaky Fees and How to Avoid Them
savings Ship your bags and buy tickets through the box office.
By Susannah Snider
savings