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Laura Grande
Laura Grande

Laura Grande

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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.

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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Woman sitting in her truck

Auto • Jul 25

I thought I could afford my dream truck. Now I’m stuck paying $900 a month and can’t escape the payment

By Laura Grande
Catalytic converters are valuable and easy to nick, especially in larger vehicles with lots of clearance underneath.

Auto • Jun 02

Catalytic converter thieves swept Maryland town in 30 minutes, leaving drivers with huge bills. How to protect your car

By Laura Grande
Rohan Parthipan shows his AI dashcam model to reporters from NBD 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Auto • May 31

Texas teen’s AI dashcam may help save lives while reducing the staggering cost of wrong-way crashes

By Laura Grande
An older woman looks shocked while holding a credit card and smartphone outdoors, likely experiencing a problem.

Credit Cards • Jul 02

Her card was hit with 1,700 unauthorized charges — then the bank said she’d approved them

By Laura Grande
A young woman discussing an issue with her parents.

Loans • Jun 27

I just graduated and my parents want me to co-sign a $50K loan. What could this mean for my credit and borrowing power?

By Laura Grande
Three firefighters put out a fire at a residential building.

Real Estate • Sep 21

11 Texas condo owners pay $800 per month in HOA fees 5 years after a fire destroyed units they've yet to return to

By Laura Grande
A displeased man sits facing away two female relatives who are fighting.

Real Estate • Sep 15

My brother is squatting in the home our mom left us when she died. How do I get him out so we can sell it?

By Laura Grande
An angry man speaking on the phone while looking at his computer.

Real Estate • Jun 23

My house was listed for rent online — but when I called the number, I was told to pay a fee to see it. What can I do?

By Laura Grande
Stressed man seen sitting at laptop in office, weighing whether he can afford to retire.

Retirement • Nov 08

I'm 61 with just $250K saved but I'm desperate to retire — is claiming Social Security early my only way out?

By Laura Grande
older woman on balcony

Retirement • Sep 30

I’m 76 and have $15 million with no close family to speak of. How should my riches be spread when I’m gone?

By Laura Grande
What's your plan once you no longer have work on your plate or kids at home?

Retirement • Aug 30

After 35 years of marriage, this couple dreads retiring together — a retirement coach explains why it's so common

By Laura Grande
Studies suggest the rich won't decamp from their ski chalets.

Taxes • Oct 31

Wealthy Coloradans are threatening to flee a proposed 8.4% tax. But research shows the rich often stay put. Here’s why

By Laura Grande
Linda Gipp has been dealing with a rodent infestation since February.

News • Nov 08

A Philadelphia woman has caught 42 mice in her apartment since February — here's what the infestation has cost her

By Laura Grande
A lucky customer who snagged a ticket before the meltdown speaks to a local Montana news station.

News • Nov 04

Montana Millionaire lottery hopefuls lined up at 3:30 a.m. only to watch the system crash within minutes

By Laura Grande
Mug shot of 24-year-old Destiny Blake.

News • Oct 31

Florida woman lost $25,310 in a fake sweepstakes after a Brooklyn flight attendant flew in and got onto her Apple Card

By Laura Grande
George Kamel and Dave Ramsey give advice to a caller who thinks he has hacked mortgage lending.

Mortgages • Sep 02

Dave Ramsey says TikTok's viral mortgage assumption trick is 'fraudulent' and will 'get you fried'

By Laura Grande
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink visits "Special Report" with Bret Baier at FOX News D.C. Bureau on March 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Investing • Oct 22

Larry Fink says Americans’ retirement savings need to fund $10 trillion AI infrastructure needs. Protect your wealth

By Laura Grande
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press in 2019.

Investing • Oct 11

Warren Buffett said 'nobody gets paid' to give this easy investing advice — how it’s still helping your portfolio today

By Laura Grande
The One Piece card game has exploded in popularity just since 2022, leading resellers to scramble to cash in.

Investing • Jun 16

A man bought $15,000 worth of fake trading cards on Facebook Marketplace — when collectibles become 'investments'

By Laura Grande
A husband and wife having a disagreement while sitting on the couch.

Banking • Jun 17

We're debt-free and have $750K saved for retirement — but I can’t stop growing our emergency fund. How much is enough?

By Laura Grande
A split-panel photo of Mark Edens and a Navy Federal ATM

Banking • May 17

A Navy Federal ATM swallowed this man's $980 deposit — 5 ways to protect yourself if it happens to you

By Laura Grande
pokemon

Insurance • Oct 06

$300,000 theft of Pokémon cards, toys and more proves your insurance may not cover what your collection is really worth

By Laura Grande
Ayzha Flenoury is accused of lifting luxury watches off of men who took her on dates.

Insurance • 18479 views

A $170,000 watch vanished after a Miami date night — how to keep your luxury timepiece from being stolen

By Laura Grande
A photo of a parent holding their baby's hand

Insurance • Jun 21

A newborn was airlifted and the $50K hospital bill arrived before insurance said a word

By Laura Grande
man in car

Managing Money • Oct 19

Americans are addicted to auto debt. Skipping just 1 new car could leave you $600K richer by retirement

By Laura Grande
A photo from I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast

Managing Money • Oct 10

Ramit Sethi meets a couple with $11 million in assets who can't cover their monthly bills on $600k a year

By Laura Grande
A man is captured purchasing an item at a vending machine.

Managing Money • Sep 25

Couple owes $1 million after vending machine venture goes wrong — beware of viral get-rich-quick passive income schemes

By Laura Grande
woman stressed on phone

Life • Oct 24

A friend is visiting my city and asked to stay at my place. I think she was rude to ask, but do I have to say yes?

By Laura Grande
Hosts Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze take a call from a Texas woman with a financial problem.

Life • Sep 18

She got $1M from her divorce — but she's keeping it secret from her boyfriend. Dave Ramsey gives her the hard truth

By Laura Grande
New lie-flat seats may be helpful for plus-size travelers.

Life • Aug 26

United Airlines' Relax Row turns 3 economy seats into a couch — and one plus-size traveler says it's a game-changer

By Laura Grande
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Linda Gipp has been dealing with a rodent infestation since February.

News • Nov 08

A Philadelphia woman has caught 42 mice in her apartment since February — here's what the infestation has cost her

Mice can do more than keep you awake at night. Once they’re in your home, they can eat and contaminate food supplies and damage electrical wiring.

By Laura Grande
Stressed man seen sitting at laptop in office, weighing whether he can afford to retire.

Retirement • Nov 08

I'm 61 with just $250K saved but I'm desperate to retire — is claiming Social Security early my only way out?

Between health insurance, everyday bills, and a smaller Social Security payment if you claim early, retiring at 61 could cost more than you’d expect.

By Laura Grande
A lucky customer who snagged a ticket before the meltdown speaks to a local Montana news station.

News • Nov 04

Montana Millionaire lottery hopefuls lined up at 3:30 a.m. only to watch the system crash within minutes

If you managed to snag a ticket before the meltdown, don’t panic.

By Laura Grande
Mugsot of 24-year-old Destiny Blake.

News • Oct 31

Florida woman lost $25,310 in a fake sweepstakes after a Brooklyn flight attendant flew in and got onto her Apple Card

The alleged scam took an unexpected turn when the suspect showed up in person at the victims door.

By Laura Grande
Studies suggest the rich won't decamp from their ski chalets.

Taxes • Oct 31

Wealthy Coloradans are threatening to flee a proposed 8.4% tax. But research shows the rich often stay put. Here’s why

Many wealthy Coloradans already own property in Wyoming, Utah or Arizona, which could make leaving easy. But California’s experience suggests otherwise.

By Laura Grande
A sea food company employee checks the size of a male snow crab.

News • Oct 30

The crab caper: Thieves steal 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab in overnight Philadelphia heist as cargo thefts climb

A massive seafood shipment vanished while the driver slept, highlighting a growing problem for businesses moving food across North America.

By Laura Grande
Computer with pop-up warning

News • Oct 25

Michigan senior, 84, handed a courier $28K in cash after a virus pop-up turned into a fake porn threat. What came next

Older Americans reported $3 billion in fraud losses in 2025, and tech-support scams cost victims millions.

By Laura Grande
A roofer works on a home in Florida.

News • Oct 24

Orlando homeowner claims his HOA demanded $13,157 for a roof he didn’t need — then found 'smoking gun' in their records

A lawsuit raises questions about how homeowners associations approve high-dollar projects.

By Laura Grande
woman stressed on phone

Life • Oct 24

A friend is visiting my city and asked to stay at my place. I think she was rude to ask, but do I have to say yes?

A friend’s visit doesn’t mean you have to offer up your home for free.

By Laura Grande
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink visits "Special Report" with Bret Baier at FOX News D.C. Bureau on March 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Investing • Oct 22

Larry Fink says Americans’ retirement savings need to fund $10 trillion AI infrastructure needs. Protect your wealth

Your 401(k) assets could be fueling the AI boom that could cost you your job. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

By Laura Grande
mary ellen

News • 44130 views

An 82-year-old California retiree in a wheelchair got hit with a $53,500 bill from a mall spa — $24,045 of it in 1 visit

Hundreds of consumers allege high-pressure sales tactics and unexpected charges at mall skincare stores.

By Laura Grande
man in car

Managing Money • Oct 19

Americans are addicted to auto debt. Skipping just 1 new car could leave you $600K richer by retirement

“Why would you invest in something that goes down in value?”

By Laura Grande
A woman comforts her distressed husband on the couch.

News • Oct 17

A couple sent $6,500 through Zelle after scammers claimed their son was in jail — now a Georgia woman has been arrested

Americans lost $3.5 billion to impersonation scams in 2025. Here's how to protect yourself.

By Laura Grande
senior woman and crook

News • Oct 16

Georgia senior out $50,000 after crook poses as FDIC agent: ‘I can't believe I got scammed’

A bank alert helped uncover the alleged scheme after months of withdrawals, gift card purchases and money transfers.

By Laura Grande
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press in 2019.

Investing • Oct 11

Warren Buffett said 'nobody gets paid' to give this easy investing advice — how it’s still helping your portfolio today

Buffett’s advice for everyday investors is simpler than you might expect, and lately it’s been generating great returns.

By Laura Grande
A photo from I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast

Managing Money • Oct 10

Ramit Sethi meets a couple with $11 million in assets who can't cover their monthly bills on $600k a year

A family of five kids, two expensive homes and steep school fees has left this Brooklyn couple with surprisingly little money to spare each month.

By Laura Grande
Mary Grindstaff telling WSOC-TV how she was scammed.

News • Oct 09

North Carolina woman loses $22,500 after fake Microsoft pop-up let scammers gain access to her bank accounts

Scammers got into her computer after a pop-up convinced her there was an issue with it. She’s not alone. The FBI logged $2.13 billion in tech-support scam losses last year.

By Laura Grande
pokemon

Insurance • Oct 06

$300,000 theft of Pokémon cards, toys and more proves your insurance may not cover what your collection is really worth

Valuables stored outside your home may still be covered, but policy limits, documentation and special coverage can make a big difference after a theft.

By Laura Grande
Frustrated woman at co-working desk

News • Oct 04

A career expert's playbook for asking for a raise when you do double the work of your colleagues

If your workload has grown but your pay hasn't, here's how to make the case for a raise without making the conversation about your coworkers.

By Laura Grande
Park and Pay systems using scanned QR codes are vulnerable to scams.

News • Oct 03

Police arrest man accused of placing fake QR codes on NYC parking meters to steal credit card info

A fake sticker on a parking meter turned an ordinary payment into a costly headache for some New Yorkers.

By Laura Grande
older woman on balcony

Retirement • Sep 30

I’m 76 and have $15 million with no close family to speak of. How should my riches be spread when I’m gone?

There are ways to put the money to work now, while also making sure their future is covered.

By Laura Grande
A government official will never ask you to hand over gold or cash.

News • Sep 29

Pennsylvania police say fake federal agents have stolen $6.5 million in gold bars from Americans across multiple states

A 74-year-old Pennsylvania woman had already given scammers $59,000 in cash before meeting a courier with another $200,000 worth of gold.

By Laura Grande
Kevin Carter/Getty Images/leungchopan/Envato

News • Sep 26

Woman says United ‘trapped’ her beside a man she reported for lewd acts. She got a $100 credit for a $400 flight

According to her account, an agent responded, “What am I supposed to do about it?”

By Laura Grande
Terri Bashoor thought she had found a buyer for her 91-year-old father’s Florida home.

News • Sep 26

A $150 false alarm fine turned into a $23,100 lien on a 91-year-old Florida man's home, nearly killing the sale

A title search exposed a four-year-old problem the family never knew was still hanging over the property.

By Laura Grande
A man is captured purchasing an item at a vending machine.

Managing Money • Sep 25

Couple owes $1 million after vending machine venture goes wrong — beware of viral get-rich-quick passive income schemes

Dave Ramsey shares his blunt advice for an Ohio couple that's buried in debt.

By Laura Grande

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