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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.

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.

Latest Articles

TD Ameritrade Review

Read our TD Ameritrade review and discover how $0 trades, thinkorswim platforms, and top-tier education made it one of our highest-rated brokers.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Robinhood IRA Review

Open a Robinhood IRA with $0 fees, fractional shares from $1, and earn a 1%-3% match on contributions to boost your retirement savings.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Merrill Edge IRA Review

Open a Merrill Edge IRA with $0 minimum and enjoy top-tier tools, low fees, and exclusive Bank of America Preferred Rewards benefits.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

J.P. Morgan IRA Review

Start a J.P. Morgan IRA with no minimum and $0 trading fees, plus use the Wealth Plan tool to plan, track, and achieve your retirement goals.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Interactive Brokers IRA Review

Open an Interactive Brokers IRA with $0 fees, fractional shares on all U.S. stocks and ETFs, and low-cost robo advisor options.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Fidelity IRA Review

Open a Fidelity IRA with $0 fees, access zero-expense-ratio index funds, and get expert rollover help plus robust retirement tools.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

E*TRADE IRA Review

Open an E*TRADE IRA with $0 fees, powerful tools, and the unique Complete IRA for easy withdrawals in retirement.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Charles Schwab IRA Review

Open a Charles Schwab IRA with $0 minimum. Enjoy 24/7 support, low fees, and a wide range of investment options to grow your retirement savings.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

Ally IRA Review

Open an Ally Invest IRA with $0 commissions, low fees, and integrated Ally Bank access, plus robo and advisor options for retirement.

• Carolyn Kimball
• May 04, 2026

How Do I Open a Roth IRA?

Learn how to open a Roth IRA, meet eligibility rules, choose investments, and roll over a 401(k) to build tax-free retirement income for life.

• Carolyn Kimball
• April 27, 2026

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