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About Carolyn Kimball

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Carolyn Kimball

Former Managing Editor

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Carolyn Kimball is a former managing editor at Reink Media Group and AdvisorSearch.org (formerly 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.

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What Is the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple and Microsoft. Learn how it works, past returns, and why investors use index funds.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 26, 2026
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How to Invest: 2026 Beginner's Guide

Beginner’s guide to investing in stocks: learn how the stock market works, why passive beats trading, and simple strategies for long-term growth.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 26, 2026
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What Is a 401(k)? Pros and Cons

Learn how 401(k) plans work, from tax benefits and employer matches to contribution limits. See pros, cons, and tips to maximize your retirement savings.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2026
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5 Most Common Stock Order Types Explained

Learn the most common stock order types like market, limit, stop, trailing stop, and conditional orders. Understand how each works to trade smarter.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2026
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How to Save for Retirement

Learn the 4-step roadmap to retirement savings. Maximize 401(k) matches, fund IRAs, and explore taxable accounts to build long-term wealth with confidence.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2026
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Best Forex Brokers in Canada for 2026

Discover the best forex brokers in Canada. Compare platforms like Interactive Brokers, CMC Markets, FOREX.com, and Questrade for safe trading.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • May 15, 2026
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