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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.

Latest Articles

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How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?

Learn how to open an IRA with $0, compare broker fees, and understand costs for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds to maximize your retirement savings.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • November 25, 2024
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What Is a Retirement Account?

Learn how retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs work, their tax benefits, and how they compare to savings and investment accounts.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • November 12, 2024
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What Is an IRA? Pros and Cons

Learn about IRAs: types, tax perks, contribution limits, and rules. Compare traditional, Roth, SEP, and spousal IRAs to find the best fit for you.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • November 12, 2024
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What Is the Best Investment for Retirement?

Learn retirement investing basics. See why target-date funds, index fund portfolios, and robo-advisors are smart, low-cost ways to grow long-term.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • November 12, 2024
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What Is a Mutual Fund?

Mutual funds simplify investing by pooling money into stocks and bonds. Discover fund types, fees, and tips for choosing the right investment.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • November 02, 2024
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What Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

Discover how the Dow Jones Industrial Average works, which companies it tracks, and how it compares to broader indices like the S&P 500.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 21, 2024
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What Is an ETF?

Learn how ETFs work, their benefits vs. mutual funds, and how to use them to build a diversified, low-cost portfolio.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 19, 2024
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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
  • October 18, 2024
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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
  • October 17, 2024
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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
  • October 17, 2024
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