US News | Personal Finance

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US News | Personal Finance

Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to [email protected].

  1. 80

    Renter's Insurance

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  2. 79

    Maternity Leave Struggles

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  3. 78

    Nest Egg for Natural Disasters

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  4. 77

    New Credit Card Rewards

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  5. 76

    Coming Soon: $500 for Every Newborn?

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  6. 75

    Credit Card Conveniences Come at a Price

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  7. 74

    8 Ways to Find Affordable Child Care

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  8. 73

    6 Money Talks to Have Before You Marry

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  9. 72

    Why You Should Outsource Domestic Chores Now

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  10. 71

    How to Prepare for the End of Social Security

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  11. 70

    Is Your Bank a Bailout Bank?

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  12. 69

    How The New Credit Card Legislation Will Affect You

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  13. 68

    How to Donate to Charity for Free

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  14. 67

    What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  15. 66

    The New Rules of Credit Cards

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  16. 65

    7 Killer Insurance Mistakes

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  17. 64

    How To Make Money From Blogging

    A successful blogger explains how to earch $10,000 a month.

  18. 63

    5 Scams You Might Be Falling For

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  19. 62

    Why All-Inclusive Vacations Pay Off

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  20. 61

    How to Become a Scavenger

    U.S. News - March 4

  21. 60

    The Secret Currency of Love

    An interview with author Hilary Black on love and money.

  22. 59

    In a Recession, It Pays to Give More

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  23. 58

    Bringing 'Frugal' Back

    David Blankenhorn is popularizing an old concept.

  24. 57

    Ways Obama Can Improve Financial Literacy

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  25. 56

    5 Ways To Be Happy In A Recession

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  26. 55

    6 Reasons Why the Dismal Retail Season Was Good for Us

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  27. 54

    7 Ways to Make Extra Money

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  28. 53

    Why We're 'Going Broke'

    Stuart Vyse blames says our culture is to blame.

  29. 52

    Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  30. 51

    7 Ways to Save During a Recession

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  31. 50

    How to Earn More by Freelancing

    Author Michelle Goodman explains how to work for yourself.

  32. 49

    2009 Recession Survival Guide

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  33. 48

    Where Do Clothes Come From?

    This author traced the origins of his outfits and reached some surprising conclusions.

  34. 47

    Tips for When Relatives Ask for Loans

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  35. 46

    Surviving on a Teacher's Salary

    How to live a good life on a shoestring budget.

  36. 45

    Wealthy Brace for Obama Taxes

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  37. 44

    7 Ways to Battle Shopping Addiction

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  38. 43

    Avoiding 'Made In China'

    Sara Bongiorni explores family life without globalization.

  39. 42

    The Benefits of Credit Unions

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  40. 41

    Saving on Airline Tickets

    A former airline executive explains how to fly on the cheap.

  41. 40

    Uncle Sam's New Financial Plan

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  42. 39

    Black Women & Money

    Developing a financial plan

  43. 38

    Using Online Retirement Calculators

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  44. 37

    Are Money Market Funds Safe?

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  45. 36

    Credit Card Deals

    Take advantage of small banks' lower fees and current rock-bottom interest rates.

  46. 35

    Spending to Save

    The creator of Budget Savvy magazine gives a lesson on prioritizing.

  47. 34

    Retirement and College Savings

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  48. 33

    Simplifying Your Finances

    Author Liz Pulliam Weston explains how to do it

  49. 32

    Making Money from Blogging

    Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.

  50. 31

    The Simple Life

    Author Tim Kasser explains why materialism can make people miserable.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to [email protected].

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