Rivan V. Stinson

Washington, D.C.

Assistant Personal Finance Editor at The Washington Post

Assistant Personal Finance editor @WashingtonPost. Former writer for @Kiplinger. Interested in all things money, millennial, and living an abundant life.

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Articles

Personal finance becomes the newest ‘adulting’ lesson for high schoolers

1 month ago | finance.einnews.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Teenagers aren’t known for taking the long view with money. But a growing number of high school students are taking classes to learn how to handle their financial future: what a budget is, why saving is important and how to invest. In March, Kentucky became the latest state to codify financial literacy as a stand-alone class needed for high-schoolers to graduate.
Personal finance becomes the newest ‘adulting’ lesson for high schoolers

1 month ago | spokesman.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Teenagers aren’t known for taking the long view with money. But a growing number of high school students are taking classes to learn how to handle their financial future: what a budget is, why saving is important and how to invest. In March, Kentucky became the latest state to codify financial literacy as a stand-alone class needed for high-schoolers to graduate.
Personal finance becomes the newest ‘adulting’ lesson for high-schoolers

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Personal finance becomes the newest ‘adulting’ lesson for high-schoolers (washingtonpost.com) Personal finance becomes the newest ‘adulting’ lesson for high-schoolers By Rivan Stinson 2025051111000200 Teenagers aren't known for taking the long view with money. But a growing number of high school students are taking classes to learn how to handle their financial future: what a budget is, why saving is important and how to invest.
Vet care can be expensive. Should you get pet insurance?

Feb 25, 2025 | nny360.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Alexis Pena knew her Great Dane, Zander, would need an accident and illness policy when she adopted him as a puppy. With her experience as a vet tech in emergency medicine, she had researched the ailments, like heart disease, that could affect that breed and made sure she got the policy a week after bringing him home.
Vet care can be expensive. Should you get pet insurance?

Feb 24, 2025 | unionleader.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Alexis Pena knew her Great Dane, Zander, would need an accident and illness policy when she adopted him as a puppy. With her experience as a vet tech in emergency medicine, she had researched the ailments, like heart disease, that could affect that breed and made sure she got the policy a week after bringing him home.
Vet care can be expensive. Should you get pet insurance?

Feb 23, 2025 | detroitnews.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Alexis Pena knew her Great Dane, Zander, would need an accident and illness policy when she adopted him as a puppy. With her experience as a vet tech in emergency medicine, she had researched the ailments, like heart disease, that could affect that breed and made sure she got the policy a week after bringing him home.
Column | Vet care can be expensive. Should you get pet insurance?

Feb 23, 2025 | washingtonpost.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Alexis Pena knew her Great Dane, Zander, would need an accident and illness policy when she adopted him as a puppy. With her experience as a vet tech in emergency medicine, she had researched the ailments, like heart disease, that could affect that breed and made sure she got the policy a week after bringing him home.
How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right Insurance | Kiplinger

Jan 20, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Rivan V. Stinson |Donna LeValley

Not all damage is covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared for wild fires, floods and other weather events before it's too late.
Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k)

Nov 23, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Retirement is not all lavish vacations. Before you retire, think about what kind of big-ticket costs you’ll need to cover, such as a roof repair, new appliances, home renovations or replacing a car. Getty Images You might know how to save for retirement. But do you know how to spend your savings after you retire? For decades, the “4% rule,” laid out by renowned financial adviser William Bengen, served as the north star for financial planners.
Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k).

Nov 16, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Democracy Dies in Darkness(Washington Post illustration; iStock)By Rivan StinsonNovember 17, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. ESTYou might know how to save for retirement. But do you know how to spend your savings after you retire? For decades, the “4 percent rule,” laid out by renowned financial adviser William Bengen, served as the north star for financial planners. He estimated that a withdrawal rate of 4 percent a year would allow a retiree to safely spend down their investment accountwithout depleting it.