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).

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7 Retailers That Are Closing a Bunch of Stores in 2024

and on March 19, 2024

Slumping sales, theft and bankruptcy are among the reasons these companies are shuttering shops.

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5 Things That Are Still Breaking Inflation Records in 2024

on March 14, 2024

While the prices of many things are moderating, the federal government says these items just shattered records.

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Can Retirees Deduct Their Property Taxes?

and on March 12, 2024

The answer to this question is complex, but we’re going to break it all down for you.

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5 Financial Dates and Deadlines in March 2024

on February 29, 2024

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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IRS Penalty for Underpaying Personal Taxes to Remain at 8%

and on February 24, 2024

The good news is that interest rates won’t rise in April. The bad news is that they are still steep.

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Free Online Tool Gauges Heart Attack Risk

on February 20, 2024

Researchers have devised a DIY method for people to estimate their risk of having a myocardial infarction soon.

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7 Kirkland Signature Items to Avoid at Costco

and on February 15, 2024

Even if it seems you save a bundle buying Costco’s house-brand products, they are not always a bargain.

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10 New Cars With the Steepest Price Markups in 2024

and on February 14, 2024

MSRP doesn’t mean much when it comes to buying these vehicles. Dealers are listing them with much higher prices.

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How to Shop at Sam’s Club Without a Membership

on February 12, 2024

You don’t necessarily have to join Sam’s Club to shop there.

How to Clean a Dirty Microwave in 30 Seconds
How to Clean a Dirty Microwave in 30 Seconds

on February 12, 2024

The secret to de-gunking this appliance isn’t fancy or expensive. It doesn’t involve elbow grease, either.

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10 Things You Should Know About Your 2024 Tax Refund

and on February 8, 2024

You want your next federal income tax refund to arrive as fast and fat as possible, right?

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Are You Even Required to File a Tax Return? Here’s How to Tell

on February 6, 2024

Millions of households pay zero in federal income taxes — and it’s perfectly legal.

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15 Places To Find E-Books for Free

and on February 1, 2024

Don’t buy an e-book when you can find more than 1 million free titles on these websites.

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7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in February 2024

on January 31, 2024

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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Almost Every Medicare Premium and Deductible Just Jumped

on January 27, 2024

If you have Medicare health insurance, brace yourself for another round of inflation.

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You Have 3 Days Left To Buy Stamps Before Prices Jump Again

on January 18, 2024

Yet another round of first-class mail price increases take effect on Sunday.

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IRS Announces 4 Key Tax Season Dates

on January 9, 2024

Don’t get caught off guard this tax season. The IRS’ interest rate for late payments is higher than it’s been in years, while the penalties run as high as 25%.

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14 Ways WD-40 Can Save You Time and Money

on January 8, 2024

This iconic multi-use product is handy in a lot more situations than you likely realize.

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7 Secret Departments of Amazon You Should Know About

on January 2, 2024

These little-known departments of the online retail giant are gold mines for deal-seekers and impulse shoppers alike.

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7 Ways U.S. Retirement Laws Just Changed

on January 2, 2024

The Secure 2.0 Act has just begun to take effect. Here’s a look at what’s changing for retirees and retirement savers in 2024.

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