Kimberly Palmer
Moneyish
Washington, DC, United States
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Do you have money envy? Here’s how to turn it into a positive force.
Financial envy is common — and sometimes destructive. Explore the cause of your feelings without guilt, then recognize and prioritize your own money goals. → Read More
Kimberly Palmer: Five ways to deal with money envy
“Financial envy is absolutely normal. It’s part of the human condition,” says Yvonne Hampton, who holds a doctorate in personal financial planning and runs a financial therapy practice in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. → Read More
The key to stretching your family budget could lie in your methods: Try these ideas to help you save more
With inflation straining household budgets, many families are trying to incorporate ways to save into their daily lives. Here are some tips that actually work. → Read More
How to safely use payment apps
Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe. → Read More
Kimberly Palmer: How to safely use payment apps
Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe by avoiding questionable payment requests that may be fraudulent, only sending money to people you know and upgrading your privacy settings → Read More
The fun is over, the bills are here: How to face your holiday debt
Holiday fun is over, and the credit card bills are flowing in. With interest rates high, you don't want to let high balances linger any longer than you have to → Read More
Kimberly Palmer: How to tackle holiday debt in January
Paying off debt is a common goal as the new year kicks off. Bills for holiday shopping and other end-of-year spending often come due in January, and this year, rising interest rates make debt increasingly expensive. → Read More
When your adult kids move back in, here’s how to keep them from damaging your finances
While moving back in can provide a safety net for your kids, it can also negatively affect your finances. Here's how to coexist with the boomerang kids → Read More
Here’s your holiday survival kit from 5 financial pros
We asked five financial educators how they personally navigate the season and still keep their finances intact—and how you can, too. → Read More
5 ways to save money on holiday shopping this season
This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them. → Read More
How to handle your medical bills
Consumers might have more power than they think. Here are some ways to exercise that power over your medical debt. → Read More
How to feel rich and get more out of life
In some ways, feeling 'rich' is less about how many zeroes you have in your bank account and more about knowing how to use them to get what you want out of life → Read More
Five ways to feel richer (even if you're not)
In some ways, feeling "rich" is less about how many zeroes you have in your bank account and more about knowing how to use them to get what you want → Read More
How to afford big-ticket items this year
Planning to make a big purchase this year, like furniture or an appliance? → Read More
To Fight Inflation, Take Down Food Expenses
Like many shoppers, I’ve noticed my grocery bill getting bigger each week: February food prices were 7.9% higher than they were a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of… → Read More
Fall is the perfect time to review your finances—here is a money to-do list you should tackle now
Like it or not, this year will be over before you know it. Financial experts recommend taking a close look at your savings and planning for 2022 goals now. → Read More
Got debt? Then you may be in for some unwelcome tax surprises
Americans struggling with debt might get some additional unpleasant tax surprises this year: From needing to pay taxes on forgiven debt to seeing reduced deductions as a result of loans that are in forbearance, some taxpayers are poised to owe more than they might realize, adding to an already confusing tax year. Some taxpayers are also at risk of losing their refund to debt collectors. → Read More
Unwelcome tax surprises may await those with debt
Americans struggling with debt might get some additional unpleasant tax surprises this year: From needing to pay taxes on forgiven debt to seeing reduced deductions as a result of loans that are in forbearance, some taxpayers are poised to owe more than they might realize. → Read More
How to turn unused credit card rewards into holiday gifts
With 1 in 3 holiday shoppers who accrued credit card debt last holiday season still paying it off, using credit card rewards to finance gifts can be a great way to celebrate the season while avoiding additional debt. → Read More
How to Turn Unused Credit Card Rewards Into Holiday Gifts
You may be able to use rewards or credits to cover food, charitable donations, streaming services, exercise programs and more. → Read More