Ben Demers
Ben Demers manages digital content and engagement at Kiplinger, informing readers through a range of personal finance articles, e-newsletters, social media, syndicated content, and videos. He is passionate about helping people lead their best lives through sound financial behavior, particularly saving money at home and avoiding scams and identity theft. Ben graduated with an M.P.S. from Georgetown University and a B.A. from Vassar College. He joined Kiplinger in May 2017.
Latest articles by Ben Demers
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Ford and Honda Recall Nearly 2 Million Vehicles. Is Yours Affected?
Ford and Honda have recalled models including the popular F-150, CR-V and Accord for issues with brakes, wipers and more.
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Can Money Buy Happiness? New Research Settles Age-Old Debate
Does more money mean a happier life? Leading Princeton and UPenn researchers revisited the eternal question and reached a surprising conclusion.
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Tax Scam: IRS Warns Taxpayers Against Filing False W-2 Info
Scams A new tax scam on social media advises lying on your W-2 to falsely claim credits and bigger refunds.
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Scams Cost Consumers $8.8 Billion in 2022 — The Top Five Frauds
Scams and frauds jumped to shocking new highs last year. Learn the top five types, and use our tips to protect yourself.
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New Cars Are More Expensive Than Ever, As Used Car Prices Keep Sliding
New car options under $25K drop to a mere 10 models as carmakers push luxury. Meanwhile, used car prices have fallen for four straight months. Buyers take note.
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Struggling LastPass Suffers New Data Breach. Is Your Account at Risk?
Hackers stole critical LastPass corporate secrets after previously obtaining the most sensitive customer data, including users' entire password vaults.
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Netflix Losing Streaming Dominance to Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus
Netflix has lost a giant slice of its mindshare to competitors in recent years, leading to big changes — and opportunities — for subscribers.
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Mortgage Denials Spike Among Seniors. Here's How to Boost Your Approval Chances
A new mortgage study shows that older Americans, especially those over 70, aren’t being paranoid about increased mortgage loan denials.
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Beware Fake Disney Plus Emails That Steal Your Bank Information
Fake Disney Plus billing messages enable scammers to access your bank account and drain your funds.
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Romance Scams to Beware — Signs of a Scammer at Work
People seeking love and connection are attractive targets for fraudsters. Avoid these romance scams that prey on your best intentions.
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Crypto Hackers Stole a Record $3.8 Billion in 2022. Don't Be Next.
Cybercriminals stole a historic amount of crypto last year — a growing trend that puts every cryptocurrency investor at risk. The biggest hacks and how to protect yourself.
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Home Prices Declined the Most in These 10 U.S. Cities in 2022
Home prices fell by amounts not seen in years in several major metro areas.
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Electric Heat vs Gas Heat: Which is Cheaper?
Electric Heat vs Gas Heat: Which is Cheaper? Your choice could have a big impact on your winter bills.
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What Are Home Heating Oil Prices Across the U.S.?
And how high will home heating oil prices go as we head deeper into winter?
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Banking Scams: Beware Fraudsters Impersonating Your Bank
Scams — and the criminals behind them — are getting more creative in separating victims from their money.
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Heat Pumps vs Solar Panels: Which Saves You More on Energy Bills?
Whether you choose a heat pump or solar panels, it just got easier to save on energy bills.
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Winter Storm Ruined Your Holiday Travel Plans? Here’s How to Get a Flight Refund
Winter Storm Elliott caused widespread flight cancellations across the U.S., especially for Southwest Airlines passengers.
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T-Mobile Data Breach: You Could Claim Up to $25K — But You'll Need to Do it Soon
More than 76 million T-Mobile customers can claim part of a $350 million payout, after a huge data breach of personal information.
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How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive Longer
You spent real money on a real Christmas tree — here's how to keep it alive longer.
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How to Get Free COVID Tests from the U.S. Government, for a Limited Time
Free COVID tests are again available to all Americans through a special federal program.
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Christmas Lights and Your Energy Bill: How to Save Money
These Christmas lights tips can maintain that holiday glow while reducing your power bill.
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Apple Will Pay Some MacBook Owners Up to $395
Apple MacBook owners who have struggled with faulty butterfly keyboards could get a nice payout after a big legal settlement.
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LG Smart TV Owners Get Free Apple TV+
LG offers three months of free Apple TV+ for those who bought LG Smart TVs within the past four years.
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Microwave vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Cooking?
Can the trusty microwave be beat by the air fryer for cost savings in the kitchen?
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