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).
High-Tax States Americans Fled in 2023 — and Where They Moved
Chris Kissell on January 15, 2024
States notorious for high tax rates saw a flood of residents picking up stakes and moving last year.
5 Sneaky Ways the Government Takes Retirees’ Money
Chris Kissell on January 15, 2024
Federal and state governments quietly lay claim to your cash in ways you might not expect.
Car Insurance Rates Are Rising 28% in This State in 2024
Chris Kissell on January 13, 2024
Auto insurance premiums are rising nearly everywhere — and a handful of states are recording major price increases.
Retirees Are Flocking to These 10 States
Chris Kissell on January 12, 2024
Find out why hordes of savvy retirees are making these states their ultimate paradise.
People Up and Moved to These 10 States Last Year
Chris Kissell on January 11, 2024
Discover the states that attracted the greatest number of new residents in 2023. Is your state on the list?
5 Financial Shocks That Retirees Are Facing Today
Chris Kissell on January 11, 2024
Preparing for these financial surprises can reduce their sting.
7 Ways To Avoid Paying Taxes on Your Social Security Income
Chris Kissell on January 11, 2024
Here’s how to minimize and delay the chunk that Uncle Sam claims.
5 Surprising Beliefs Rich People Share
Chris Kissell on January 10, 2024
Americans whose assets range from at least $500,000 to more than $50 million have some important things on their minds, according to a survey.
Many Foods Are Full of Plastic Chemicals, Report Finds
Chris Kissell on January 9, 2024
You probably cannot eliminate these hazards, but there are steps you can take to reduce exposure.
The Top 10 Housing Markets for 2024, According to Zillow
Chris Kissell on January 9, 2024
These housing markets — found primarily in three regions — are expected to catch fire in 2024.
Americans’ 12 Greatest Fears About Retirement
Chris Kissell on January 9, 2024
Americans say these are their biggest worries about their golden years.
5 Public Figures That Americans Adore — and 6 They Really Don’t
Chris Kissell on January 8, 2024
These movers and shakers are making headlines in the U.S. and beyond — for better or for worse.
This Is the Best Diet Overall — for 7 Years Straight
Chris Kissell on January 6, 2024
A panel of experts says one diet stands out as the best choice to keep you in great shape.
10 Places Where Condos Offer Homebuyers More Bang for the Buck
Chris Kissell on January 6, 2024
Ditch the bungalow dream: These hotspots offer condos that many homeowners can afford.
7 Ways Inflation Can Cost You at Tax Time
Chris Kissell on January 5, 2024
Tax breaks help pad our bottom line. But inflation makes these deductions less valuable with each passing year.
7 Things on Deep Discount in the New Year
Chris Kissell on January 4, 2024
If you’re looking for a bargain, now is the time to shop for these goods.
Americans Are Fleeing 10 States — and Moving to These 5
Chris Kissell on January 3, 2024
Some of these places have lost hundreds of thousands of people to other U.S. states in just the past year.
Your Social Security Payment Gets Bigger on This Date
Chris Kissell on January 3, 2024
Social Security recipients will see their monthly payments grow soon. But the exact date differs from person to person.
2 States That Got Their First Costco in 2023 — and 2 Still Waiting
Chris Kissell on January 3, 2024
Discover which states embraced the Costco revolution in 2023, and which pockets of America remain untouched by bulk-buy bliss.
America’s Top 4 Money Worries for 2024
Chris Kissell on January 3, 2024
American adults harbor significant fears about how the next 12 months will impact their wallets.
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