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Ellen Kennedy

Washington, D.C., United States

Personal Finance Editor at Kiplinger

#Sustainability #ESG, #investing analysis. #Climatechange, food/bev, #humanrights, #SRI #EVs. @Kiplinger. Tweets are my own. She/her.

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  • 3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Drew Limsky |Ellen Kennedy

    There are so many reasons to retire in Costa Rica. Chief among them is that life is easy in the tropical land of “pura vida” — and so is making the decision to relocate to this small Central American country that extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean. If you want to audition Costa Rica, you can settle there on a tourist visa for a year.

  • 3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Christy Bieber |Ellen Kennedy

    High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can have serious consequences, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, vision impairment, tooth and gum infections, and bone and joint problems. Keeping your blood sugar within the normal range can help you avoid these dangerous issues and stay healthy, especially as you age. Good health is an underpinning of a happy retirement, so it's worth keeping track of your blood sugar levels.

  • 3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Kimberly Lankford |Ellen Kennedy |Donna LeValley

    These seven tips can help you qualify for Roth IRA contributions if your income exceeds the cutoff (MAGI).

  • 3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Ellen Kennedy

    If you're of a certain age, the staccato piano lines that open the Odd Couple theme song call up fond memories of the 1970s TV show, in which neatnik Felix tries the patience of his sloppy housemate, Oscar. Sure, they drove each other nuts, but their friendship was endearing. Have you ever wanted the same kind of shenanigans (and a nice side income) while sharing your home in retirement? Or is it a perfectly awful idea?

  • 1 month ago | kiplinger.com | Ellen Kennedy

    Starting May 7, 133 Catholic cardinal electors will gather to choose a new pope in a closed-door, age-old conclave ritual. Supporters are pouring into Rome and the Vatican for the event, and speculation on who could be the next pope is fierce. For centuries, popes have been hand-picked from the Catholic Church's most senior officials. The entire process is conducted in secrecy, and only once a cloud of white smoke arises from the Sistine Chapel is the public alerted that a new pope has been chosen.

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Ellen Kennedy
Ellen Kennedy @ESGEllen
8 Oct 24

Will your house flood? You may have a false sense of security, as in Asheville. We give you a tool to estimate your risk in a deeply researched article. Please share! #hurricaneMiltom #floodrisk #Flooding #ClimateReality @Kiplinger https://t.co/WWxVjlXrmT

Ellen Kennedy
Ellen Kennedy @ESGEllen
19 Aug 24

OK X readers, which car is no. 1? @Kiplinger #EVs #Tesla #LYRIQ #FordF150 #MustangMachE #Ioniq5

Ellen Kennedy
Ellen Kennedy @ESGEllen
19 Aug 24

OK X readers, which car is no. 1? @Kiplinger #EVs #Tesla #LYRIQ #FordF150 #MustangMachE #Ioniq5 https://t.co/SO8XlFl8zE