Author: 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).
12 Hard Truths About Retirement
Chris Kissell on June 24, 2022
Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for — and adjust to — life in your golden years.
10 Housing Markets With the Most Sellers Dropping Prices
Chris Kissell on June 24, 2022
In May, some cities saw nearly half of home sellers drop their prices, Redfin data shows.
Older Adults Who Sleep With Light Risk These Medical Conditions
Chris Kissell on June 23, 2022
The risk of developing three ailments appears correlated to light exposure at night.
5 Markets With the Biggest Decline in Home Sales
Chris Kissell on June 23, 2022
The number of closed transactions is dropping fast in these markets.
Patients Say This Is the Best Vision Plan Provider
Chris Kissell on June 23, 2022
Americans who have vision insurance coverage rank these providers highest.
3 Ways Forced Retirement Makes Life Worse
Chris Kissell on June 23, 2022
Those pushed into retirement prematurely find the transition considerably more difficult.
Older Adults Who Can’t Do This May Be at Higher Risk of Death
Chris Kissell on June 22, 2022
An inability to complete this simple task is associated with an 84% higher risk of death within 10 years.
This Home Shopping Mistake Can Cost You $63K
Chris Kissell on June 22, 2022
In some cities, the damage can be far worse, topping $100,000.
4 Sacrifices Older Americans Are Making to Afford Health Care
Chris Kissell on June 22, 2022
Seniors have to cut back on some important things just to afford health care.
Why Hotel Prices Are Climbing and Likely Will Stay That Way
Chris Kissell on June 22, 2022
The CEOs of three major hotel chains are in agreement on this.
12 Things That Are in Short Supply Right Now
Chris Kissell on June 22, 2022
Supply chain issues, a lack of workers and other problems mean these items have been vanishing.
6 Ways Americans Plan to Pay for Their Funeral
Chris Kissell on June 21, 2022
Planning for our death can make things easier on loved ones during a time of mourning.
10 Housing Markets That Are Most Likely to Keep Their Value
Chris Kissell on June 21, 2022
Many homeowners are worried about price declines. In these cities, they can breathe a little easier.
This Simple Act Lowers Women’s Stress Levels
Chris Kissell on June 21, 2022
Men in the study did not receive the same benefit, however.
The 6 Most Popular Streaming TV Services This Summer
Chris Kissell on June 21, 2022
Streaming was more popular than ever in May, thanks largely to two programs.
The Top 3 Ways Retirees Want to Be Remembered
Chris Kissell on June 20, 2022
Money, fame and power make a poor showing. Instead, most of us want to live on in other ways.
Get a Free $100 Costco Gift Card (or More) During This Sale
Chris Kissell on June 20, 2022
A big Costco incentive may motivate you to stop putting off that big purchase you’ve been considering.
Retiring in a Bear Market? 7 Things to Do Now
Chris Kissell on June 20, 2022
Make the wrong decisions now, and it can have life-altering consequences.
11 Credit Cards With the Best Extended Warranties
Chris Kissell on June 20, 2022
This perk is more common — and more valuable — than many people realize.
5 Milestones That Mark the Start of Retirement for Americans
Chris Kissell on June 18, 2022
Today, more people have their own definition of what it means to be “retired.”
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