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U.S. News and World Report

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....

Episodes

20 of 78 episodes

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.

Oct 10, 2009

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.

Oct 3, 2009

Renter's Insurance

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

Sep 26, 2009

Maternity Leave Struggles

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

Sep 19, 2009

Nest Egg for Natural Disasters

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

Sep 12, 2009

New Credit Card Rewards

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

Sep 5, 2009

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.

Aug 29, 2009

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.

Jul 25, 2009

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.

Jul 11, 2009

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.

Jun 20, 2009

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.

Jun 6, 2009

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.

May 16, 2009

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.

May 9, 2009

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.

Apr 25, 2009

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.

Apr 18, 2009

Why Customer Service Is So Bad

Author Emily Yellin explains why companies waste our time.

Apr 13, 2009

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7 Killer Insurance Mistakes

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

Apr 4, 2009

How To Make Money From Blogging

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

Mar 30, 2009

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.

Mar 7, 2009

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.

Mar 7, 2009