Rivan Stinson

Washington, D.C.

Rivan will play a crucial role in promoting Michelle's remarkable 25-year-old column, "The Color of Money," finding fresh ways to showcase new columns and resurface timeless financial advice from Michelle’s deep archive of work. Rivan comes to us from Kiplinger's Personal Finance, where she worked for more than six years, first as a fact-checker and then as a staff writer.
Latest from Rivan Stinson

Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k).

Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k)

November 17, 2024

Black women say dating apps like Hinge are biased. Now some are testing it.

Are dating apps biased? After an experiment went viral on TikTok, Black women are changing their racial data on dating apps like Hinge to find better matches.

October 3, 2024

This popular retirement option is still risky. Is it worth it?

Target-date funds took a hit in 2022. Here’s what savers need to know about how they work.

July 23, 2024

Placing a Super Bowl bet online? Here’s how to keep your data safe.

If you’re going to wager on the Super Bowl, that means knowing how to keep your data and bank account safe. Here’s what to know about online sports betting.

February 10, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes releases a pass before getting tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy during the first half of the AFC conference championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs in Baltimore on Jan. 28.

Money advice gets a facelift on social media

Finfluencers, short for financial influencers, offer basic financial advice in fun Tiktok videos and Instagram posts that encourage community and savings

January 16, 2024

Personal finance app Brigit agrees to refund $18M under FTC settlement

Federal regulators allege the company misled consumers about cash advances and locked them into monthly memberships they couldn’t easily cancel.

November 3, 2023