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Kelly Anne Smith

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  • Bankrate.com
  • The Penny Hoarder
  • AOL.com

Past articles by Kelly:

We Made Huge Gains Against Child Poverty. Now What?

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau finds a silver lining within the pandemic: An incredible reduction in child poverty. An influx of cash aid to families, including stimulus checks and monthly child tax credit payments, raised 19 million Americans out of poverty and pushed the 2021 child povert → Read More

Biden’s Plan To Tame Inflation—Will It Work?

Inflation is still running hot despite a slight slowdown in the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Everyday items, from gas to groceries, are becoming unaffordable for many Americans. The cost of gas is about $4.40 per gallon nationwide. At the grocery store, some shoppers are forced to choose → Read More

Canceling Student Debt Isn’t Free. Here’s Who Pays For It

With President Joe Biden considering canceling up to $10,000 in federal student loans per borrower, a long sought after policy dream for millions of Americans who struggled with years of repayment could become a reality. But student loan cancellation isn’t a magic wand that makes those loans disa → Read More

Will Congress Pass Rebate Payments For Soaring Gas Prices?

Federal lawmakers want to relieve the pain Americans are feeling at the gas pump. Oil prices started to increase about a year ago due to Covid-related supply chain issues, and pricing woes have been exacerbated by a ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S. and other western countries that’s resulte → Read More

High Expectations: How The House Is Moving To Legalize Marijuana

The legalization of marijuana is in a delicate place: While most states have legalized it for recreational or medical purposes, it’s still illegal at a federal level. But that could soon change. This week, the House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill that would decriminalize marijuana → Read More

5 Ways To Rethink Your Finances For Inflation

Inflation is eating away at your money. The February CPI inflation report shows that the price for goods and services has increased 7.9% from the same time last year, the highest inflation rate since January 1982. American households are feeling the strain of rising prices on their finances. The → Read More

Maryland And Other States Are Suspending Their Gas Tax—Is Yours Next?

Gas prices continue to soar. States are stepping in to try and provide some relief. The national average price of gas is $4.23 per gallon, according to AAA. Prices have sank slowly in recent weeks, but remain sky-high compared to just a year ago, when the national average price was $2.87 per gall → Read More

How The Great Resignation Can Help You Get A Great Raise

The labor market as we knew it is now flipped on its head. More than 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November. With millions of open jobs, workers feel empowered to ditch gigs where they feel undervalued for new ones. Employers are struggling to retain talent—and now are offering more money → Read More

Yes, SNAP Benefits Eventually Expire. Here’s What You Should Know

More than 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits to help afford food. The benefits were expanded at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic as a lifeline for struggling families. But as other federal aid programs, such as → Read More

Inflation Went Up By 7% Year Over Year. Here’s What’s More Expensive

America has an inflation problem. The December CPI inflation report shows that consumers’ wallets continue to bear the brunt of some of the highest inflation in years. Prices in December increased 0.5%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And while that’s a lower jump than the 0.8% incre → Read More

Biden Just Announced Free At-Home Covid Tests. Here’s What You Need To Know

The White House announced on Tuesday that free at-home Covid-19 test kits would soon be available. Here’s how to get yours. → Read More

How Tornado Victims In Kentucky Can Apply For FEMA Aid

If you’re dealing directly with the aftermath of the storms and experiencing emotional distress, call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 for support. If you want to help those impacted by the tornadoes, you can donate to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. A clus → Read More

Democrats Race To Save Child Tax Credit Payments From Expiring

The fate of monthly child tax credit payments depends on Senate Democrats. Here’s why. → Read More

How To Donate Stock To Charity In 2021

Donating stock to charity is an underutilized way to save on taxes. Here’s how it works. → Read More

Can I Travel To Canada From The U.S.?

Canada is still open to travelers from the U.S., but only if they’re vaccinated. Here’s what you need to know. → Read More

Can I Travel To France From The U.S.?

Here are the latest travel restrictions on who can currently travel to France from the U.S., and the latest responses to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. → Read More

3 Ways To Embrace Conscious Gifting This Year

More and more Americans want to shop ethically, whether it’s sustainable shopping or eco-friendly. Here are three ways to be a conscious shopper this year. → Read More

Your Guide To Charitable Giving For The 2021 Holidays

Looking to make charitable donations this year? Read these tips first on how to vet charities, and donate wisely on Giving Tuesday—and any day. → Read More

How To Avoid Getting Scammed During The Holidays

The holidays are a time for family and friends—but scammers will do everything they can to ruin your celebrations. Scammers work year-round, but prey on the increase of online payments and web usage during the holidays, especially major shopping holidays such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. → Read More

3 Families Share How The Child Tax Credit Has Changed Their Finances

Here’s how the monthly child tax credit payments are making a financial impact on three very different families. → Read More