Ella Vincent
Ella Vincent is a staff writer for Kiplinger Personal Finance who has written about finance for five years. She currently writes for the Family Money, Basics, and Credit/Yields columns.
Ella graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ella started in finance writing as a freelancer and interviewed female financial experts. She focused on covering topics related to empowering women with their finances. Ella wrote about stocks and company earnings reports as a writer for IG Group and Motley Fool. Ella wrote about personal finance topics such as retirement, employment, and credit for Yahoo Finance. Those articles reached hundreds of thousands of readers online and were shared widely on social media. She was lauded by the Certified Financial Board for her article highlighting the growing diversity of the financial planner profession. She was also noted by Aspiritech, an autism spectrum organization that helps people find employment, for her article highlighting workers with autism. In addition to writing about finance, Ella enjoys reading, watching basketball games ( especially her hometown Chicago Bulls) and going to concerts. She also enjoys spending time with her family and doing charitable work with various non-profit organizations.
Latest articles by Ella Vincent
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8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land
These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care.
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
An explanation of private mortgage insurance, which has become more relevant with rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Six of the Best Budgeting Apps
Popular budgeting app Mint shut down. We've found some alternative options.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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Finding the Right Home Health Care For You
Kiplinger reviews how to find the right home health care for yourself and your situation.
By Ella Vincent Published
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How Finances Are Split In a Gray Divorce
Navigating how finances are split in a gray divorce? Divvying up assets accumulated over many years of marriage can be complicated.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Why Prenups Are Not Just for Celebrities
A prenuptial agreement helps protect your assets in a divorce. Here's what to know
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How to Cash in Savings Bonds
savings Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in.
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How to Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income — and What It Means
Income Tax Your eligibility for certain money-saving tax breaks depends on your adjusted gross income.
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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Credit Cards Sit Unused
Keep your credit cards active, even with small charges, to protect your credit score.
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How to Help Your Kids with Finances When They Move Back Home
For millions of older parents, the nest is as crowded as ever.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Four Ways To Beat ATM Fees
Use these four strategies to plan ahead and avoid paying annoying ATM fees.
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Don't Rely on a Large Inheritance
You may not get that large inheritance, since older Americans are living longer, reducing how much they’ll leave behind.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Gen X Parents: Saving for Retirement and College at the Same Time?
Saving for retirement and college at the same time is tough. As you prepare to send your kids to college, don’t neglect your nest egg.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Why You Need a Power of Attorney
Having a power of attorney is critical should the time come when you can’t make health and financial decisions on your own.
By Ella Vincent Published
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How to Manage Adoption Costs
Adopting a child can be expensive, but subsidies and tax breaks are available.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Documents You Need to Change When You Get Married: A Checklist
This checklist covers all the financial and legal documents you need to change when you get married.
By Ella Vincent Published
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The High Costs of Senior Caregiving
Out-of-pocket costs for caregivers average about $7,000 per year. Here's how to get some help.
By Ella Vincent Published
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What is Net Worth and How to Calculate It
savings Calculate your net worth by tallying your assets and liabilities to get a picture of your financial health.
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