Kendall Blythe
Kendall Blythe is a seasoned personal finance writer with over twenty-five years of experience turning complex money topics into clear, empowering advice.
With a background in editorial strategy and a passion for helping readers make smarter financial decisions, Kendall covers everything from debt and budgeting to retirement and behavioral money habits.
Her work blends practical insights with cultural awareness, making personal finance feel approachable, relevant, and even fun.
Are Home Insurance Companies Profiting Unreasonably From Disaster and Distress?
Kendall Blythe on September 24, 2026
Home insurers made a profit in 2025, yet your premium went up. And you still don’t know if your policy would actually cover the loss.
Scams Then and Now: Same Con, Different Delivery
Kendall Blythe on September 24, 2026
Alas, the days of only fools being parted easily from their money are long gone.
From Ray Dalio to Suze Orman: What 7 Big Names Say About Investing in Gold
Kendall Blythe on September 23, 2026
The nuances vary, but they agree on the big picture.
Insurance Theory: The Math Behind Your Premium and How to Tilt the Odds in Your Favor
Kendall Blythe on September 22, 2026
Insurance premiums are best estimates based on people like you. How personal does it get?
A Proposed ‘Common-Sense Solution’ to the Looming Social Security Shortfall Could Backfire for Middle-Class Americans
Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026
How could a tax hike on the rich impact anyone but the rich?
Drowning in Debt and Out of Options? Maybe Not.
Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026
Learn these tactics to take back control so you can breathe easy again.
Americans Aged 55-59 Average $260,800 in Their 401(k)s. Fidelity Says They Need 10 Times Their Income to Retire at 67. How Realistic Is That for You?
Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026
Maybe it’s time to stop measuring your retirement against everyone else’s.
Clickbait Con or Honest Offer? 9 Clues That Tell You Before and After You Click
Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026
If you’re paranoid, how do you know they’re not out to get you?
Do You Know How Much You Pay to Keep Your Car on the Road (Excluding Your Car Payment)?
Kendall Blythe on September 18, 2026
Hundreds of dollars? Thousands? The answer might surprise you.
Americans Will Spend $165 Billion on Pets in 2026. What Is Yours Costing You?
Kendall Blythe on September 18, 2026
The purchase cost is only the start. The years after take the real toll.
Can You Answer 13 Simple Questions About Your Day-to-Day Earning, Spending and Saving?
Kendall Blythe on September 17, 2026
Ending every month in the black does not mean you are managing your money.
What Trump Said vs. What Happened. Can the U.S. Afford 2 More Years of Trumponomics?
Kendall Blythe on September 17, 2026
Tariffs and taxes made the headlines, but there’s a lot more to it.
‘It Didn’t Take Me Long to Lose Money in the Markets.’ Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Learned the Hard Way.
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
If you feel confident about an investment, find someone who disagrees with you.
5 Reasons to Include Gold in Your Retirement Strategy (and 1 Reason to Be Careful)
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
Rulers, governments and individuals have invested in gold for millennia. Should it play a role in your retirement portfolio?
Rent, Buy, Invest: Which Real Estate Scenario Suits Your Situation?
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
Your home is where your heart is. Your money can live elsewhere.
10 Years on the Road: What Hit Hardest — Inflation, Insurance or Used Car Prices?
Kendall Blythe on September 15, 2026
Keeping up with the cost of commuting is no joke.
What If You Invested in Gold 1, 5, 10 or 20 Years Ago?
Kendall Blythe on September 14, 2026
And how might it compare with the same sum held in a savings account?
Wealthy but Broke: It May Be Time to Put Your Home Equity to Work
Kendall Blythe on September 14, 2026
The relief of a paid-off home fades fast on a fixed income.
13 Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage Without Extreme Measures
Kendall Blythe on September 11, 2026
Small changes to your driving habits can significantly increase your fuel efficiency.
Are Republicans Reneging on Their Pledge Not to Raise Taxes? Surely Not.
Kendall Blythe on September 11, 2026
As the Social Security fund runs dry, higher taxation may be the answer.
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