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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This Is the Best Diet Overall — for 7 Years Straight

on January 6, 2024

A panel of experts says one diet stands out as the best choice to keep you in great shape.

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10 Places Where Condos Offer Homebuyers More Bang for the Buck

on January 6, 2024

Ditch the bungalow dream: These hotspots offer condos that many homeowners can afford.

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7 Ways Inflation Can Cost You at Tax Time

on January 5, 2024

Tax breaks help pad our bottom line. But inflation makes these deductions less valuable with each passing year.

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7 Things on Deep Discount in the New Year

on January 4, 2024

If you’re looking for a bargain, now is the time to shop for these goods.

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Americans Are Fleeing 10 States — and Moving to These 5

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.

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Your Social Security Payment Gets Bigger on This Date

on January 3, 2024

Social Security recipients will see their monthly payments grow soon. But the exact date differs from person to person.

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2 States That Got Their First Costco in 2023 — and 2 Still Waiting

on January 3, 2024

Discover which states embraced the Costco revolution in 2023, and which pockets of America remain untouched by bulk-buy bliss.

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America’s Top 4 Money Worries for 2024

on January 3, 2024

American adults harbor significant fears about how the next 12 months will impact their wallets.

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How Labeling Credit Cards Can Save You More Money

on January 2, 2024

Keeping track of rewards credit cards can be challenging. Here’s how to simplify things and boost your savings.

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6 States Where It’s Illegal To Drive With Snow on Your Car

on January 2, 2024

Is driving with snow on your car a crime? Check the laws in these states and avoid hefty fines.

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6 Secret Income Sources That Even Early Retirees Can Tap

on January 1, 2024

Planning to leave the workforce early? These sources of income can get you through the initial years without a steady paycheck.

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7 Overlooked Ways To Cut Expenses in 2024

on January 1, 2024

Some of these less-obvious ways to save are challenging, but the payoff can be big.

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25 States Raising Their Minimum Wage in 2024

and on December 29, 2023

Several states have officially reached a $15 minimum hourly wage, and others are working toward that goal.

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5 Reasons Far More Seniors Are Working Today

on December 28, 2023

Nearly four times as many people age 65 or older are working today as in the mid-1980s. Here’s why, according to Pew Research Center.

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6 Ways America’s Oldest Workers Have Changed

on December 28, 2023

Discover the ways America’s seasoned workers are reshaping the labor force.

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The 17 Most Popular Housing Markets on Zillow in 2023

on December 25, 2023

Discover where everyone wants to move, at least according to their activity on Zillow.com.

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7 Ways Retirees Can Lower Their Income Taxes

on December 25, 2023

Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam’s mitts away from your nest egg.

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Many Pre-Retirees Don’t Understand This Key Social Security Rule

on December 23, 2023

Half of those nearing retirement might be clueless about a crucial Social Security rule. Are you among them?

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10 Jobs That People Most Want To Quit

on December 22, 2023

Going stir-crazy in your 9-to-5? Find out if your job is creeping up on the top 10 quit list.

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New Tool Reveals What Your Hospital Charges for Care

on December 20, 2023

Hospital Price Files Finder lets you search hospitals by state and region so you can discover what they charge.

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