Laura Grace Tarpley
Laura Grace Tarpley is a contributing reporter for Moneywise who has been covering personal finance and working in digital media for 10 years. Her expertise spans banking, investing, retirement, loans, mortgages, and taxes.
You can find her previous work at major publications like TheStreet, Business Insider, and The Penny Hoarder, among others. She is passionate about service journalism, dedicating her writing to helping readers understand complex financial topics so they can make the best decisions possible with money.
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YYahoo FinanceLead editor & content strategist 2024–2026
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BBusiness InsiderSenior editor 2020–2024
EDUCATION
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YYoung Harris CollegeBA in Communication Studies 2014
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Personal finance is just that: personal. Financial advice isn’t so black and white — we live in a world of grays.
Numbers tell a story.
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Working with Laura Grace Tarpley
Laura Grace has years of experience reporting on personal finance. She tackles complicated concepts with empathy and clarity — so you know you can always trust her numbers. She'll break down the math, grill experts of all kinds, and get to the bottom of what just about anything means for your money. - Libby Kane, former Executive Editor at Business Insider
I had the pleasure of working with Laura Grace Tarpley during her time at Yahoo Finance. Laura Grace brought positive energy and an execution-focused approach to the work she and her team was responsible for. Laura Grace was an eager collaborator and a great coworker. - Timothy Manni, former Lead Editor & Content Strategist at Yahoo Finance
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Managing Money • Jun 14
Her parents gave her a credit card at 16 to build credit. She found $40K in debt on it 6 years later
Authorized users on credit cards follow different rules than the primary account holders.
Managing Money • Jun 14
Her parents gave her a credit card at 16 to build credit. She found $40K in debt on it 6 years later
Authorized users on credit cards follow different rules than the primary account holders.
Managing Money • Jun 13
51% of Americans are 'financially conflicted,' Gallup finds — how to tell which of the 3 money personalities fits you
Are you financially fulfilled, conflicted, or stressed?
Managing Money • Jun 13
51% of Americans are 'financially conflicted,' Gallup finds — how to tell which of the 3 money personalities fits you
Are you financially fulfilled, conflicted, or stressed?
Investing • Jun 11
Taylor Swift's NBA playoff chair sells for $7,000 at auction — why that's cheap for Swiftie memorabilia
Collectors love to snag items that make them feel nostalgic or connected to an artist’s career.
Investing • Jun 11
Taylor Swift's NBA playoff chair sells for $7,000 at auction — why that's cheap for Swiftie memorabilia
Collectors love to snag items that make them feel nostalgic or connected to an artist’s career.
Managing Money • Jun 10
Teen hiring hit an 80-year low in 2025 — and it's expected to fall more this year. Is AI both the problem and solution?
AI is replacing jobs for those early in their careers, but it’s also presenting opportunities
Managing Money • Jun 10
Teen hiring hit an 80-year low in 2025 — and it's expected to fall more this year. Is AI both the problem and solution?
AI is replacing jobs for those early in their careers, but it’s also presenting opportunities
Managing Money • Jun 07
Florida woman, 85, was caught on camera planning to pay thousands in 'lonely' scam. Police say warning signs were there
Here’s how to protect your elderly loved ones from scams old and new.
Managing Money • Jun 07
Florida woman, 85, was caught on camera planning to pay thousands in 'lonely' scam. Police say warning signs were there
Here’s how to protect your elderly loved ones from scams old and new.
Managing Money • Jun 07
'It all falls on me': At 65 and single, one woman reveals the overwhelming reality of aging without family
You may have limited personal support as you age alone, but you can still build a team for professional support.
Managing Money • Jun 07
'It all falls on me': At 65 and single, one woman reveals the overwhelming reality of aging without family
You may have limited personal support as you age alone, but you can still build a team for professional support.
Life • Jun 05
Stem cell tourism: Americans are flying to Mexico for $7,000 treatments — and they say it's yielding results
From procedures to travel to personal risks, what are people spending on stem cell tourism?
Life • Jun 05
Stem cell tourism: Americans are flying to Mexico for $7,000 treatments — and they say it's yielding results
From procedures to travel to personal risks, what are people spending on stem cell tourism?
Investing • May 25
Pfizer's CEO uses AI to make his biggest calls — and 64% of CEOs agree, quietly shifting your portfolio
More CEOs use AI to make business decisions than you might think.
Investing • May 25
Pfizer's CEO uses AI to make his biggest calls — and 64% of CEOs agree, quietly shifting your portfolio
More CEOs use AI to make business decisions than you might think.
Managing Money • May 24
5 moves retirees should make before a recession hits — so you're never forced to sell investments at a loss
From dividend stocks to annuities, there are plenty of ways to protect your retirement savings when the economy goes south.
Managing Money • May 24
5 moves retirees should make before a recession hits — so you're never forced to sell investments at a loss
From dividend stocks to annuities, there are plenty of ways to protect your retirement savings when the economy goes south.
News • May 22
Visa says AI is supercharging scams: 'What once required deep technical skill can now be executed with a prompt'
Visa's chief risk officer tells Moneywise AI is transforming fraud in two major ways.
News • May 22
Visa says AI is supercharging scams: 'What once required deep technical skill can now be executed with a prompt'
Visa's chief risk officer tells Moneywise AI is transforming fraud in two major ways.
Investing • May 21
‘The math wasn’t there’: One dad thought becoming a millionaire in his 30s was impossible — here's how he made it happen
Everyone’s financial situation is different, but almost anyone can learn from this couple’s journey to millionaire status.
Investing • May 21
‘The math wasn’t there’: One dad thought becoming a millionaire in his 30s was impossible — here's how he made it happen
Everyone’s financial situation is different, but almost anyone can learn from this couple’s journey to millionaire status.
News • May 20
My private student loan disappeared, so I thought it was forgiven — now a debt collector is after me. Am I in trouble?
Student loan payments are complicated enough, but when private lenders transfer loans to another servicer, they get really confusing.
News • May 20
My private student loan disappeared, so I thought it was forgiven — now a debt collector is after me. Am I in trouble?
Student loan payments are complicated enough, but when private lenders transfer loans to another servicer, they get really confusing.
News • May 19
Only 26% of Americans think the economy is good — yet 73% say they're personally doing just fine, what gives?
Are Americans experiencing cognitive dissonance about their finances, or do the answers depend on who you ask?
News • May 19
Only 26% of Americans think the economy is good — yet 73% say they're personally doing just fine, what gives?
Are Americans experiencing cognitive dissonance about their finances, or do the answers depend on who you ask?
Life • May 17
The class divide has now reached social media: What is 'low-income Instagram' and what does it say about the future?
Downward classism has spread to social media, which could be setting up young people for worse mental health problems.
Life • May 17
The class divide has now reached social media: What is 'low-income Instagram' and what does it say about the future?
Downward classism has spread to social media, which could be setting up young people for worse mental health problems.
News • May 15
MBAs are on sale: Business schools slash tuition by up to 50% as workers scramble to future-proof careers against AI
Save tens of thousands of dollars on an MBA while learning AI-specific skills.
News • May 15
MBAs are on sale: Business schools slash tuition by up to 50% as workers scramble to future-proof careers against AI
Save tens of thousands of dollars on an MBA while learning AI-specific skills.
Managing Money • May 14
Illinois woman hands $40,000 to a scammer who knew her account balance and used her bank’s phone number
Banks can sometimes help you recover funds if you get scammed — but this likely isn’t one of those times.
Managing Money • May 14
Illinois woman hands $40,000 to a scammer who knew her account balance and used her bank’s phone number
Banks can sometimes help you recover funds if you get scammed — but this likely isn’t one of those times.
Investing • May 13
Ed Yardeni just set the highest S&P 500 target on Wall Street — but warns a meltdown may soon follow
The American economy may be experiencing the Roaring 2020s, but what happens when the 2020s end?
Investing • May 13
Ed Yardeni just set the highest S&P 500 target on Wall Street — but warns a meltdown may soon follow
The American economy may be experiencing the Roaring 2020s, but what happens when the 2020s end?
Life • May 11
Looking good and feeling powerful: Millennial men are now spending big bucks to stay 'hot.' Here's what's changed
The perception of masculinity is changing and the beauty industry is reaping the rewards.
Life • May 11
Looking good and feeling powerful: Millennial men are now spending big bucks to stay 'hot.' Here's what's changed
The perception of masculinity is changing and the beauty industry is reaping the rewards.
Investing • May 09
Larry Fink says there's the 'opposite' of an AI bubble, and the world isn't 'moving fast enough' on AI infrastructure
You may be more closely invested in the success of AI than you know.
Investing • May 09
Larry Fink says there's the 'opposite' of an AI bubble, and the world isn't 'moving fast enough' on AI infrastructure
You may be more closely invested in the success of AI than you know.
Investing • May 07
GameStop stock is plummeting after its CEO's bizarre interview left investors feeling uncertain about his eBay plans
Many viewers feel that the math isn’t adding up.
Investing • May 07
GameStop stock is plummeting after its CEO's bizarre interview left investors feeling uncertain about his eBay plans
Many viewers feel that the math isn’t adding up.
Managing Money • May 06
Do you have $1,000 to put to work right now? What 7 financial advisers say is your best possible move
Depending on your situation, the right play might be to spend it.
Managing Money • May 06
Do you have $1,000 to put to work right now? What 7 financial advisers say is your best possible move
Depending on your situation, the right play might be to spend it.
Managing Money • May 04
My wife and I want to live large in retirement. Is Southeast Asia really the loophole people say it is?
Social Security follows you overseas, but Medicare won't.
Managing Money • May 04
My wife and I want to live large in retirement. Is Southeast Asia really the loophole people say it is?
Social Security follows you overseas, but Medicare won't.
News • May 03
Big Tech cut 80,000 jobs and blamed AI — Experts say a real problem is that companies are 25% to 75% overstaffed
Why are CEOs blaming AI for layoffs? Perhaps they don’t want to admit to their own mistakes.
News • May 03
Big Tech cut 80,000 jobs and blamed AI — Experts say a real problem is that companies are 25% to 75% overstaffed
Why are CEOs blaming AI for layoffs? Perhaps they don’t want to admit to their own mistakes.
Life • May 03
Why not start smoking again? Cigarettes no longer look so bad as people despair for the future of the world and economy
We’re addicted to work. We’re addicted to our phones. What’s the harm in one more addiction? Lots, it turns out.
Life • May 03
Why not start smoking again? Cigarettes no longer look so bad as people despair for the future of the world and economy
We’re addicted to work. We’re addicted to our phones. What’s the harm in one more addiction? Lots, it turns out.
Investing • May 01
JPMorgan says 3 trends are shifting the $19.5 trillion ETF market. If you hold index funds or ETFs, here’s what’s coming
Shifts in the ETF market are encouraging companies to use new technology in the space.
Investing • May 01
JPMorgan says 3 trends are shifting the $19.5 trillion ETF market. If you hold index funds or ETFs, here’s what’s coming
Shifts in the ETF market are encouraging companies to use new technology in the space.
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