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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.

Latest Articles

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J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing Review

J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing makes it easy for Chase Bank customers to invest and allows access to J.P. Morgan research. On the downside, the broker features are sparse compared to industry leaders.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 18, 2024
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Best DAS Trader Pro Brokers of May 2024

The best stock brokers for DAS Trader Pro. DAS Trader Pro is a desktop and mobile trading platform built for professional direct-access trading.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 18, 2024
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E*TRADE Review

E*TRADE is a top-performing broker whose highlights include $0 trades, two excellent mobile apps and the Power E*TRADE platform.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 18, 2024
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Best Brokers for Free Stock Trading of May 2024

We scored 17 online brokers that offer free trading, breaking down miscellaneous account fees and researching each firm's order execution practices. These are our top picks for free stock trading.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 18, 2024
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Best IRA Accounts of May 2024

For our 2023 Annual Review, we reviewed and rated 17 top online brokers and focused on their fees and available retirement account options.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 14, 2024
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Tradier Review

If you're looking for a broker that can execute trades from a third-party or custom-built trading platform, Tradier, which can link to dozens of third-party applications, is a sensible choice.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 12, 2024
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SoFi Invest Review

SoFi’s breadth of banking and other financial services make it an adequate choice for beginner investors looking for one place to manage most of their financial needs.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 12, 2024
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Public.com Review

Public is easy to use and offers a fascinating array of investment options, but it also charges some startlingly high fees and spreads.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 12, 2024
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Best Forex Brokers in Canada for May 2024

This guide ranks the all-around top Canada forex trading platforms. To make our top picks, we personally tested each broker’s platforms and tools, compared fees, and verified regulatory status. Four clear winners rose to the top.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • March 08, 2024
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