Laura Grande
Laura Grande
ContributorLaura Grande is a freelance contributor with nearly 15 years of industry experience. Throughout her career she's written about and edited a range of topics, from personal finance and politics to health and pop culture.
Laura Grande is a freelance contributor with nearly 15 years of industry experience. Throughout her career she's written about and edited a range of topics, from personal finance and politics to health and pop culture. Her work has appeared on HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Today's Parent, Zoomer Magazine and SLICE, among others.
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Managing Money • May 12
She bought a $460K house with $20K saved and a plan — then her income dropped and $13K in repairs hit at once
It’s easy to freeze up or feel ashamed when your income drops, but with mortgages, stalling is the worst thing you can do.
Managing Money • May 12
She bought a $460K house with $20K saved and a plan — then her income dropped and $13K in repairs hit at once
It’s easy to freeze up or feel ashamed when your income drops, but with mortgages, stalling is the worst thing you can do.
News • May 11
A Florida student went from 18% to 75% in a single day — and her teacher says the system is broken
Course recovery programs are raising concerns about whether diplomas still reflect real learning.
News • May 11
A Florida student went from 18% to 75% in a single day — and her teacher says the system is broken
Course recovery programs are raising concerns about whether diplomas still reflect real learning.
News • 30328 views
The big flaw with Trump accounts: Why millions of American children are missing out on free money
It should be an easy win for families. Instead, it’s leaving millions behind.
News • 30328 views
The big flaw with Trump accounts: Why millions of American children are missing out on free money
It should be an easy win for families. Instead, it’s leaving millions behind.
Managing Money • May 02
She never merged finances with her husband and he's been accumulating debt. Why Ramsey says she has no right to complain
The disconnect between what couples think they know about their finances and what’s actually happening is where problems tend to grow.
Managing Money • May 02
She never merged finances with her husband and he's been accumulating debt. Why Ramsey says she has no right to complain
The disconnect between what couples think they know about their finances and what’s actually happening is where problems tend to grow.
Insurance • May 02
'You really feel cheated': Florida couple had to cancel their pilgrimage to Rome, then travel insurance denied the claim
Insurer cited a pre-existing condition. Now the couple must sue in Chile to fight the denial.
Insurance • May 02
'You really feel cheated': Florida couple had to cancel their pilgrimage to Rome, then travel insurance denied the claim
Insurer cited a pre-existing condition. Now the couple must sue in Chile to fight the denial.
Investing • May 01
Eric Trump’s Bitcoin netted him $90M, but investors believing it was a ‘money-printing machine’ are out $500M
How the hype around American Bitcoin turned into steep losses for late investors.
Investing • May 01
Eric Trump’s Bitcoin netted him $90M, but investors believing it was a ‘money-printing machine’ are out $500M
How the hype around American Bitcoin turned into steep losses for late investors.
Managing Money • Apr 29
The $131 billion parking industry looks tempting — but turning your front yard into a lot can backfire fast
Would you pave paradise to put up a parking lot?
Managing Money • Apr 29
The $131 billion parking industry looks tempting — but turning your front yard into a lot can backfire fast
Would you pave paradise to put up a parking lot?
News • Apr 28
26,000 speeding tickets in 25 days netted $1.3M — then a New York judge stepped in and tossed them
One Rochester man says he was hit with three tickets in quick succession.
News • Apr 28
26,000 speeding tickets in 25 days netted $1.3M — then a New York judge stepped in and tossed them
One Rochester man says he was hit with three tickets in quick succession.
News • Apr 25
Elon Musk says college is 'for fun,' but Tesla's former HR boss says liberal arts degrees are more valuable than ever
"Do not let anyone, not a tech founder, not a headline, not a podcast host, convince you that your education was a waste."
News • Apr 25
Elon Musk says college is 'for fun,' but Tesla's former HR boss says liberal arts degrees are more valuable than ever
"Do not let anyone, not a tech founder, not a headline, not a podcast host, convince you that your education was a waste."
News • 188765 views
Fox News calls the economy 'possibly a disaster' as Trump's approval drops to 30% — here's what could save Republicans
A little more than three-quarters of Americans also disapprove of how the president is handling the cost of living.
News • 188765 views
Fox News calls the economy 'possibly a disaster' as Trump's approval drops to 30% — here's what could save Republicans
A little more than three-quarters of Americans also disapprove of how the president is handling the cost of living.
Managing Money • Apr 24
Americans are addicted to auto debt. How sacrificing a new car purchase now could mean an extra $600,000 for you later
Paying off a car can be a turning point — or the start of another debt cycle.
Managing Money • Apr 24
Americans are addicted to auto debt. How sacrificing a new car purchase now could mean an extra $600,000 for you later
Paying off a car can be a turning point — or the start of another debt cycle.
Life • Apr 22
I missed my flight and lost $1,400 because the airport cart dropped me at the wrong gate. Should the airline reimburse?
A simple travel mishap exposes the murky rules around who’s responsible when things go wrong.
Life • Apr 22
I missed my flight and lost $1,400 because the airport cart dropped me at the wrong gate. Should the airline reimburse?
A simple travel mishap exposes the murky rules around who’s responsible when things go wrong.
News • Apr 21
The Beatles' George Harrison stayed at this Illinois home in 1963 — now it's for sale, but struggling to find a buyer
The surprising economics behind a “cheap” piece of music history.
News • Apr 21
The Beatles' George Harrison stayed at this Illinois home in 1963 — now it's for sale, but struggling to find a buyer
The surprising economics behind a “cheap” piece of music history.
Insurance • Apr 20
Georgia's film boom made 75,000 jobs possible — now Marvel's exit is stripping workers of health insurance
DEK COPY HERE
Insurance • Apr 20
Georgia's film boom made 75,000 jobs possible — now Marvel's exit is stripping workers of health insurance
DEK COPY HERE
News • Feb 14
How Biden's budget blueprint could impact you
Biden's proposed budget will be a hard sell in Washington.
News • Feb 14
How Biden's budget blueprint could impact you
Biden's proposed budget will be a hard sell in Washington.
Real Estate • Mar 20
Houston retired teacher was victim of title fraud
She was left with nothing but a few pieces of furniture.
Real Estate • Mar 20
Houston retired teacher was victim of title fraud
She was left with nothing but a few pieces of furniture.
Auto • Mar 14
Pittsburgh mom jailed for crime she didn't commit
“It was horrible, it was degrading, it was depressing," she says.
Auto • Mar 14
Pittsburgh mom jailed for crime she didn't commit
“It was horrible, it was degrading, it was depressing," she says.
News • Mar 12
How Biden's budget blueprint could impact you
Biden's proposed budget will be a hard sell in Washington.
News • Mar 12
How Biden's budget blueprint could impact you
Biden's proposed budget will be a hard sell in Washington.
Managing Money • Feb 24
This mom spent taxpayer handout on a trip to Miami
She credits the windfall with allowing her to save money and find work.
Managing Money • Feb 24
This mom spent taxpayer handout on a trip to Miami
She credits the windfall with allowing her to save money and find work.
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