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

Vet care can be expensive. Should you get pet insurance?

1 month ago | 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?

1 month ago | 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?

1 month ago | 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?

2 months ago | 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.
On Hinge, Black women who change their race get better dating app results - The Washington Post

Oct 17, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Are dating apps biased? After an experiment went viral on TikTok, Black women are changing their racial data on dating apps like Hinge to find better matches.
Black women say dating apps like Hinge are biased. Now some are testing it.

Oct 4, 2024 | phillytrib.com | Rivan V. Stinson

The Philadelphia Tribune was proud to honor African-American Philadelphians making a difference in their respective industries through perseverance, resilience, and unyielding determination during its 2024 Most Influential African Americans ceremony Thursday evening at the Pennsylvania Conve…
This popular retirement option is still risky. Is it worth it?

Jul 27, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Rivan V. Stinson

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In 2022 when inflation soared and forced the Federal Reserve to up interest rates, bond funds got hammered. AP File Photo/2022 Saving for retirement is always filled with uncertainty: Past investment performance doesn’t indicate future gains, and you may not have saved enough for an unexpected health issue or other family emergency.