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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 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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Best Options Trading Platforms & Brokers

We tested and scored 17 different trading platforms. Here are the best options trading platforms, based on multiple variables and live trading.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 30, 2024
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Best Stock Brokers for 2024

Every online stock broker is unique. Deciding which one is right for you comes down to differences in the overall trading experience. Here's a look at the best online brokers and platforms available today.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 30, 2024
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7 Best Stock Trading Journals for 2024

This guide breaks down the best trading journals available today for analyzing stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency trades.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 29, 2024
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5 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know

A lot of the mystery about investing has to do with how people talk about it. Knowing some of the key words and phrases can help you be a better investor.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 22, 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
  • October 22, 2024
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Trading vs. Investing: What You Should Know

In the world of investing, everybody is a trader and an investor. But there are some key differences between trading and investing, and understanding those differences can help you clarify where you stand, and what your overall investment goals are.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 22, 2024
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7 Best Free Stock Screeners for 2024

The best free stock screeners offer investors the data and usability they need to efficiently screen for stock picks. Here's a list of the best stock screeners and scanners available to stock traders.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 22, 2024
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What Is Asset Allocation?

Asset allocation may sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea: It’s how you divide your money among different types of investments. Here's why considering allocation is key to investing success.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 22, 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
  • October 22, 2024
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10 Reasons to Avoid Day Trading

Twenty years of stock trading has helped me realize that with my first big loss — at age 18 — I was a statistic in a game that never ends.

  • Carolyn Kimball
  • October 22, 2024
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