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.
1 in 3 Drivers Is Uninsured or Underinsured. Check This Line on Your Policy
Kendall Blythe on November 9, 2026
A crash you didn’t cause can still leave you holding the bill. Your coverage decides who pays.
Groceries Are on a Wild Ride This Year. From a 29.3% Drop to an 8.7% Rise. What’s in Your Cart?
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Depending on what you shop for, you may barely notice the change or be shocked by the weekly bill.
GM Agreed to Pay $220 Million Over Claims It Sold Driving Data. That Data Might Influence Your Insurance Rates
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Your insurer has seen a file on you that you probably haven’t. It’s free to request, and any errors in it can be fixed.
Scam Losses Topped $3 Billion for Americans 60 and Older. A Small Group Lost 70% of That
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Most reported losses stay under $1,000. The six-figure cases tend to follow a familiar script. Learn what to watch for.
Go Back to Sleep: 6 Jobs for Night Owls Who Are Done Pretending to Be Morning People
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
If your natural rhythm is sleeping until 10, stop fighting it.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman Says 23-Hour Trading Starts Dec. 6. What It Means for Your Retirement Money
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Stocks will soon change hands while most investors sleep. Here are the reasons the late-night price may not be the one you want.
Insurers Are Totaling More Cars Even If They Still Run. How Much Would You Get for Yours?
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
A dented bumper on an older car can now mean a check instead of a repair, and you can challenge the insurer’s valuation of your vehicle.
Retired but Don’t Need to Access Your 401(k) Yet? 5 Moves to Make Before the IRS Makes You Withdraw
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Find out how the moves you make in low-income years can either lower your future tax bill or cost you money.
Family Caregivers Now Spend $11,508 a Year. 6 Tax Breaks Can Claw Some of It Back
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
Paying a parent’s bills can count on your own return, even if they never move in. Find out which other tax breaks can help.
State Farm Paid $1.9 Billion on Animal Collisions. Would Your Policy Pay for a Deer?
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
What the car touches first decides which coverage pays, and a liability-only policy won’t pay to fix your car at all.
A 2019 Study Found About 7% of Financial Advisors Had a Misconduct Record. Here’s the Free Check
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
Two public databases hold an advisor’s licenses, past employers and any discipline.
Get Married or Live Together in Retirement? What to Consider Financially
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
Do the math before tying the knot. It may be better to stay unwed.
eBay’s CEO Estimates You Have $4,000 of Household Stuff That Could Be Sold Online. How Much of That Could Be Cash in Your Pocket?
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
Fees can swallow a small sale, and an IRS rule catches many sellers off guard. Here’s how to price goods and keep more profit.
When Your Spouse Dies, Do You Really Pay More Tax on the Same Income?
Kendall Blythe on November 5, 2026
A quick look at the tax tables reveals the truth, plus a Medicare form that can lower a survivor’s premium surcharge.
The CEO Behind Dignity Memorial Says Higher Costs Will ‘Probably’ Reach Families. 5 Ways to Control a Funeral Bill
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
Funeral homes owe you more price information than most families ever ask for. Using it before a crisis changes the math.
Want to Check Your Home Insurance Coverage? Think Twice Before Asking Your Insurer. Even Without a Claim, It Could Cost You. 5 Things You Should Know
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
Think a quick call is harmless? Think again.
Dollar General’s CEO Says Even $100K Earners Are Hunting for Bargains. 5 Ways to Make Sure You Save Money
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
A shelf full of low prices can still cost more per ounce. Here is how to tell which trips actually save.
Some Gold Can Go in an IRA and Some Can’t. The Test Is Written Into Federal Law
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
Coins and bars face different tests, and who holds the metal matters too. Get it wrong, and the IRS may treat the purchase as a withdrawal.
Visa’s CEO Says Nearly Everyone Who Wants a Job Has One. Is This True for Older Workers?
Kendall Blythe on November 3, 2026
For workers 55 and older, the real test comes after a layoff, with severance, health coverage and 401(k) decisions on a clock.
Giving to Charity From Your IRA? How You Send It Impacts Your Tax Bill
Kendall Blythe on November 3, 2026
A transfer sent the wrong way, or sent too late, loses a tax break. Four details decide whether it works.
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