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Carolyn Kimball

Managing Editor

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Carolyn Kimball is the managing editor at Reink Media Group and lead editor for the websites StockBrokers.com and investor.com. Carolyn has more than 20 years of writing and editing experience at major media outlets including NerdWallet, the Los Angeles Times and the San Jose Mercury News.

She specializes in coverage of personal financial products and services, wielding her editing skills to clarify complex (some might say befuddling) topics to help consumers make informed decisions about their money. Carolyn believes strongly that financial education has the power to open doors for all Americans and change our lives for the better — whether that means planning for a happy retirement, paying off a debt, or establishing a budget that allows you to live a more stress-free life.

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Carolyn is an honors graduate of Arizona State University and holds degrees in journalism and political science. She enjoys birdwatching, reading sci-fi novels (“speculative fiction,” if she’s feeling hoity-toity) and snapping photos of the black bears that regularly trudge through her yard in New England.


Meet Carolyn Kimball of Reink Media Group.

Latest Articles

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SoFi IRA Review

SoFi has a lot to like, but after opening a SoFi IRA account and digging into the details, I found too few investment options for most long-term retirement savers.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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What Is an IRA? Pros and Cons

IRAs were created by the government to give individuals a tax-advantaged retirement savings option not tied to a person’s employer. Read on to find out more about how they work and pros/cons.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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Investing for Retirement: A How-To Guide

Does the idea of figuring out how to invest your retirement savings give you a sense of anxiety and overwhelm? We offer two almost-no-brainer approaches to it.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?

In general, you don’t have to pay a cent to open an IRA. But once you’ve got your account up and running, you might run into various fees and costs. Here's what to look for.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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How to Invest: 2024 Beginner's Guide

Investing is different than trading: It's about the long-term view. This guide is specifically about how to invest in the stock market as a beginner.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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Best Way to Invest: 5 Steps to Get Started in 2024

The first step to investing is figuring out exactly why you want to do it. We’ll help you figure out that why, plus give you the tools and know-how to get started investing, all in five quick steps.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2024
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Charles Schwab IRA Review

It’s pretty hard to find things to dislike about Charles Schwab. Its robust customer service, breadth of offerings and low costs make Schwab hard to beat.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 14, 2024
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Robinhood IRA Review

If you're a self-directed equities investor who's willing to manage your own retirement portfolio, Robinhood's IRA match may make it worth consideration. But there are caveats galore.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 14, 2024
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Vanguard IRA Review

Our testing found that Vanguard works great for a no-frills, buy-and-hold investing strategy, but has drawbacks compared to some other brokers.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 14, 2024
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