ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kimberly Palmer is senior money editor and Alpha Consumer blogger at US News & World Report. She is the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, as well as a series of financial guides, Palmer's Planners, sold through her Etsy shop. Kimberly has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, CNN, and local television and radio shows across the country to talk about smart money decisions. She lives with her husband and two children in the Washington, D.C., area.

CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY PALMER:

Twitter: @alphaconsumer

Blog: bykimberlypalmer.com/category/blog