Lisa Gerstner
Kiplinger
New Hope, PA, United States
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Still Have FSA Money to Spend?
If you're looking for ways to use your FSA money here are some useful (and eligible) ideas. → Read More
Best 0% APR Credit Cards February 2023
With 0% APR credit cards pay no interest on large purchases or surprise expenses for up to 21 months. Kiplinger's guide to the best 0% APR credit cards. → Read More
The Best Balance-Transfer Credit Cards
If you have high-rate credit card debt, consider refinancing it with a balance-transfer credit card. Especially as interest rates tick up, carrying a balance on a credit card becomes more burdensome. → Read More
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for Small Businesses in 2022
Business rewards cards are great tools to earn rewards and keep business and personal spending separate. → Read More
The Best Reward Cards for Students
Students can get perks while they build credit with these offers from popular issuers. → Read More
The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Business road warriors and leisure travelers alike can use a travel reward card to turn miles logged into other things – including more travel. → Read More
The Best Cash-Back Credit Cards
Not interested in miles, points or other perks from your credit card? For those who want money back with a minimum of games, these cash-back cards are the way to go. → Read More
The Retiree's Guide to Going Back to Work
Inflation and a bear market have prompted some retirees to change course. → Read More
Best Banks for Families with Kids
Parents and children alike benefit from low fees and minimums on these accounts. But some features can be limited. → Read More
Best Credit Unions
Credit unions are not-for-profit institutions owned by their members. Those listed here are open to anyone in the U.S.; if you are not eligible based on geographic or employer affiliations, use the method listed in the “How to join” section to become a member. → Read More
Best Banks for Higher-Net-Worth Clients
Those who can meet high minimum-balance requirements at these banks get abundant account freebies and extras ranging from financial advice to event access. → Read More
How Our Family Fights Inflation
Millennials typically spend more than other generations on certain expenses that have been increasing most rapidly. Here are some tips to cut your losses. → Read More
Free Credit Monitoring for Equifax Breach Victims
Millions of consumers whose data may have been exposed have been notified to sign up for the monitoring service. → Read More
The FIRE Movement Is Alive and Well
The pandemic didn’t derail the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. In fact, it gave it new life. → Read More
Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits Rising
For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap. → Read More
Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
The ideal time to begin talking with your parents is before they need care. → Read More
Earn 7.12% With Series I Bonds
A savings or money market deposit account is best for quick cash, but I bonds can fit into a longer-term savings plan. → Read More
Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds
Soaring inflation got you down? You can take advantage of it with a government savings bond. → Read More
How to Choose the Right Payment App
Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each. → Read More
Donate Crypto for a Tax Break
If you're wondering how to avoid taxes from selling crypto that's appreciated significantly, one answer might be in a donor-advised fund. → Read More