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).
6 States With Privacy Laws That Get Failing Grades
Chris Kissell on February 19, 2024
These states have been criticized for passing laws that provide “no meaningful privacy protections to consumers.”
7 Car Maintenance Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
Chris Kissell on February 17, 2024
Making these oversights can cost you a fortune over the life of your car.
Most Older Americans Don’t Know Squat About These 3 Retirement Topics
Chris Kissell on February 16, 2024
Americans between the ages of 50 and 75 earned a big, fat “F” when quizzed on these topics, a survey finds.
10 States With the Worst Health Care for Retirees in 2024
Chris Kissell on February 16, 2024
Some of these states offer a low cost of living, but that might not be enough for seniors in search of top medical services.
9 Nasty Mistakes You Make in the Bathroom
Chris Kissell on February 16, 2024
How many of these gross bathroom habits do you engage in?
10 States Offering Retirees the Best Health Care in 2024
Chris Kissell on February 15, 2024
Health care becomes more important as we age, and these states are best suited to meet such needs.
7 New Car Models You Can Buy Below Their Retail Value
Chris Kissell on February 15, 2024
Car dealerships have slashed prices on these new models more than any others.
21 Places With the Most Sellers Slashing Home Prices in 2024
Chris Kissell on February 15, 2024
Sellers are bowing to reality and cutting their asking prices in these big markets.
10 Counties Where Air Quality Is Expected to Get Even Worse
Chris Kissell on February 15, 2024
In coming decades, these places are expected to see worsening air quality, which could be bad news for local home values.
A Tax Deduction That CD Savers May Be Overlooking
Chris Kissell on February 14, 2024
This perk might be relevant to more people than usual this year.
Buying a Home? Here’s How Much You Can Save Compared With Last Year
Chris Kissell on February 14, 2024
Folks who bought a home this month saved an “astonishing” amount compared to shoppers who bought last fall, according to a new analysis of mortgage rates.
10 States Generation Z Is Moving To
Chris Kissell on February 14, 2024
Discover why Gen Z is flocking to these states to build their dreams.
Some Medicare Advantage Freebies Might Disappear Soon
Chris Kissell on February 12, 2024
The perks of Medicare Advantage health insurance plans could shrink in the near future due to a couple of factors.
6 Trendy Home Features for 2024 — and 3 Trends Dying Out
Chris Kissell on February 12, 2024
Discover the trends that are surging in interest now — and some pandemic favorites that are losing their luster.
This Blood Pressure Mistake Can Cause ‘Strikingly Inaccurate’ Readings
Chris Kissell on February 12, 2024
Discover the unexpected error that’s causing wrong blood pressure readings so you can get accurate results every time.
You Have Extra Time to Stash Money in These 7 Accounts
Chris Kissell on February 10, 2024
Discover how stashing cash in these accounts can lower your tax bill and propel your wealth journey.
You Might Want to Stop Putting This in the Microwave
Chris Kissell on February 10, 2024
Discover the potential link between your child’s health and one everyday microwave routine you thought was harmless.
4 Retirement Worries That Have Surged in the Past 5 Years
Chris Kissell on February 9, 2024
The world has changed since 2018, and that has left many retirees considerably more worried.
Would This Social Security Proposal Kill the IRA and 401(k)?
Chris Kissell on February 9, 2024
A radical plan to fix the Social Security funding gap is generating controversy.
10 Housing Markets That Are Giving Buyers More Options
Chris Kissell on February 9, 2024
Discover what these hotspots are doing to shift the power to homebuyers. Are you living in one of them?
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