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Chris Kissell

I am the founder of Words At Work, LLC, a writing, editing and consulting company based in Colorado. In the past, I worked as senior editor at Bankrate and senior managing editor at Insurance.com. I've also written for and worked closely with U.S. News & World Report, GOBankingRates, CreditCards.com, QuinStreet and many other websites and publications.
I've lived in Minneapolis (too cold), South Florida (too hot) and Denver (just right).

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
Recession Advice From Warren Buffett and 3 Other Experts

and on March 12, 2024

These people have been around the block a few times — and managed to make a lot of money despite a sometimes terrible economy.

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7 Surprising Perks of AAA Membership

on March 8, 2024

Your local auto club may have a lot more to offer than fixing flats and towing you to a mechanic.

Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma
11 Places That Will Pay You to Move There in 2024

and on March 7, 2024

Financial incentives beckon for Americans willing to relocate to these areas of the U.S.

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What Does the Typical Costco Shopper Look Like? You Might Be Surprised

and on March 6, 2024

According to recent data, these are the most common traits of Costco shoppers in the United States.

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4 of the Worst Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

on March 5, 2024

For some reason, a big pile of money can make people reckless.

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8 of the Best Ways to Stop Robocalls

and on March 4, 2024

There are more ways than ever to silence unwanted calls.

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How Many Americans Are OK Cheating on Their Taxes?

on March 4, 2024

The percentage of Americans willing to admit this — to the IRS, no less — might surprise you.

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7 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Become Richer

on March 4, 2024

They say it takes money to make money. Here’s how to leverage a tax refund into more cash.

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8 Income Tax Breaks That Retirees Often Overlook

on February 29, 2024

Did you realize all these tax credits and deductions exist — or that they apply to retirees?

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Striking Back: The 10 Biggest Work Stoppages Last Year

on February 29, 2024

After years of painful inflation, frustrated workers fought harder than they have in decades for substantial pay increases and better working conditions. And across the country, they won, over and over.

Property taxes
9 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates

and on February 28, 2024

Homeowners in these U.S. states have the lowest property tax burdens in the country.

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11 Low-Stress Jobs That Pay Well

on February 26, 2024

These occupations usually pay six figures and don’t involve too much stress compared with other work.

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8 Groups Who Can Avoid Fines for Retirement Withdrawals

on February 23, 2024

Under certain tough conditions or life-changing moments, the IRS is willing to waive penalties for early withdrawals from retirement accounts.

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4 Tricks to Improve a Bad Phone Signal

on February 22, 2024

It’s hard to tell if some common tactics for signal boosting actually help. But these things will, and we can explain why.

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Rice Won’t Save Your Wet Phone. Please Stop, Apple Says.

on February 21, 2024

Here’s what Apple now advises you do if your iPhone gets wet — no rice necessary.

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5 Things Criminals Have to Pay Income Taxes On

on February 21, 2024

Whether or not the IRS sincerely expects to collect money on these things, it’s about as funny as taxes get.

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The 10 Most Affordable States for Retirees in 2024

on February 21, 2024

If living expenses are the most important factor for retirement, a recent analysis says these are the best places to live.

Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
The 25 Best Places To Retire in America in 2023

and on February 21, 2024

These cities rank highly based on health care, affordability, activities and quality of life.

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A New Google Feature Could End Waiting on Hold Forever

on February 20, 2024

Save time with a free new feature from Google — even if you have an iPhone.

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The 15 Worst States for Retirees in 2024

on February 20, 2024

Based on such categories as affordability, quality of life and health care, these are not the most ideal places to spend your retirement.

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