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Cameron Huddleston

  • Contributing Writer, AARP
Nashville
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Cameron Huddleston’s Biography

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I am an award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about personal finance. My work has appeared in the nation’s premier personal finance publication and website, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and Kiplinger.com, as well as Yahoo!, MSN, AOL Daily Finance, Huffington Post and other online and print publications. I currently am the Life + Money columnist for GOBankingRates.

While I was a contributing editor for Kiplinger.com, I was the most-popular author (by pag…

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A personal-finance columnist with 15 years of experience shares her 3 biggest money regrets

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15 Best Places to Enjoy an Unforgettable Family Vacation | GOBankingRates

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5 Debts You Need to Tackle Before You Retire | GOBankingRates

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How to Stretch Your Retirement Income During Inflation

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By Cameron Huddleston
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Jon Krause Key takeaways Nearly half of retirees say expenses have exceeded expectations, making inflation a top financial concern. Retirees can stretch their income by cutting expenses, reviewing insurance and Medicare coverage, and canceling unused subscriptions. Protecting savings with a balanced investment strategy and finding new income sources can help offset rising costs.
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Best Things to Buy in September 2026

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By Cameron Huddleston
| AARP
AARP (Getty Images, 2; Shutterstock, 3) Key takeaways Labor Day sales offer some of the year’s best prices on appliances, mattresses, grills and outdoor furniture. September clearance events allow retailers to make room for new inventory, spurring discounts on bicycles, lawn mowers and other warm-weather products. Shoppers can also find savings on beauty products, computers and older smartphone models this month.
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6 Ways Gen Xers Can Beat Credit Card Debt

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By Cameron Huddleston
| AARP
Paul Spella (Getty Images, 2) Key takeaways Gen Xers carry an average of $9,600 in credit card debt, the highest of any age group. Reviewing spending, setting clear goals and following a budget can help reduce balances. Balance transfers, side income and professional credit counseling can speed debt repayment. John Auten-Schneider lived lavishly in his 20s and early 30s, splurging on designer clothes, nights out at clubs and expensive trips, like a getaway to Las Vegas to see Madonna in concert.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked at a daily newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more accessible.