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Laura Grande

Laura Grande

Laura Grande

Contributor

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.

Laura Grande's Expertise

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 • 13788 views

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

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

A couple enjoying themselves on vacation.

Retirement • Jul 26

FIRE movement followers aren't chasing early retirement anymore — they're after something that's harder to get

By Laura Grande

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News • 7h ago

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

By Laura Grande

Terri Bashoor's elderly father was unknowingly racking up debt.

News • 8h ago

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

By Laura Grande

An elderly woman lies in a hospital bed surrounded by her family, with her granddaughter in the foreground.

News • 26145 views

My son is the beneficiary of my $2M estate but he is seriously ill and could die. Can I name another heir?

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

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

Photo of baby in glasses at laptop

Investing • Jun 01

A venture capitalist hired her baby and invested his earnings – which could grow into $5.7 million by his retirement

By Laura Grande

Eric Trump, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin and Asher Genoot, Executive Chairman of American Bitcoin, ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq headquarters.

Investing • May 01

Eric Trump’s Bitcoin netted him $90M, but investors believing it was a ‘money-printing machine’ are out $500M

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

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

Insurance • Sep 11

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

Ken Jones died in May after living with stage 4 lung cancer for years.

Insurance • Jun 06

San Francisco firefighter dies after years-long fight with insurance over cancer care delays and denials

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

Dave Ramsey offers his advice to a caller with business debt.

Managing Money • Sep 23

Atlanta man bought a business on credit cards and now has too much debt. Ramsey offers him his take

By Laura Grande

Don't make a payment on someone else's debt before being sure it's your obligation.

Managing Money • 11627 views

A $5,300 hospital bill arrived 5 years after her husband's death — she may not owe a single dollar

By Laura Grande

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

Life • 12751 views

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

Woman looks very concerned in the foreground, while angry man behind her gesticulates.

Life • Aug 16

I cared for my mom with dementia for years — now my brother says I misused her money and don't deserve my inheritance

By Laura Grande

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News • 7h ago

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

Kevin Carter/Getty Images/leungchopan/Envato

News • 7h ago

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's elderly father was unknowingly racking up debt.

News • 8h ago

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

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

News • 8h ago

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

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

Dave Ramsey offers his advice to a caller with business debt.

Managing Money • Sep 23

Atlanta man bought a business on credit cards and now has too much debt. Ramsey offers him his take

Ramsey says one move could leave him debt-free.

By Laura Grande

Dave Ramsey offers his advice to a caller with business debt.

Managing Money • Sep 23

Atlanta man bought a business on credit cards and now has too much debt. Ramsey offers him his take

Ramsey says one move could leave him debt-free.

By Laura Grande

An elderly woman lies in a hospital bed surrounded by her family, with her granddaughter in the foreground.

News • 26145 views

My son is the beneficiary of my $2M estate but he is seriously ill and could die. Can I name another heir?

A sick child can change the estate plan you thought was set in stone — here’s what parents should review now.

By Laura Grande

An elderly woman lies in a hospital bed surrounded by her family, with her granddaughter in the foreground.

News • 26145 views

My son is the beneficiary of my $2M estate but he is seriously ill and could die. Can I name another heir?

A sick child can change the estate plan you thought was set in stone — here’s what parents should review now.

By Laura Grande

Three firefighters put out a fire at a residential building.

Real Estate • 13788 views

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

The fire may be long extinguished, but for these condo owners, the financial fallout is still happening.

By Laura Grande

Three firefighters put out a fire at a residential building.

Real Estate • 13788 views

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

The fire may be long extinguished, but for these condo owners, the financial fallout is still happening.

By Laura Grande

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

Life • 12751 views

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

When should you tell a new partner about your wealth?

By Laura Grande

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

Life • 12751 views

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

When should you tell a new partner about your wealth?

By Laura Grande

Don't make a payment on someone else's debt before being sure it's your obligation.

Managing Money • 11627 views

A $5,300 hospital bill arrived 5 years after her husband's death — she may not owe a single dollar

Before reaching into your retirement savings, find out who actually has to pay the bill.

By Laura Grande

Don't make a payment on someone else's debt before being sure it's your obligation.

Managing Money • 11627 views

A $5,300 hospital bill arrived 5 years after her husband's death — she may not owe a single dollar

Before reaching into your retirement savings, find out who actually has to pay the bill.

By Laura Grande

Person holding phone with Google Verification code messages

News • Sep 15

Malone Lam, 22, pleads guilty to stealing $245 million in crypto through a Google impersonation scheme

Here’s how to spot the red flags before you hand over your crypto.

By Laura Grande

Person holding phone with Google Verification code messages

News • Sep 15

Malone Lam, 22, pleads guilty to stealing $245 million in crypto through a Google impersonation scheme

Here’s how to spot the red flags before you hand over your crypto.

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?

Before you change the locks or call a realtor, there are legal steps to consider.

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?

Before you change the locks or call a realtor, there are legal steps to consider.

By Laura Grande

Couple in a disagreement

Managing Money • Sep 14

My husband insisted we split our bills 50/50, even though he made more money. Now I do, and he's refusing the same deal

An even split may not always feel fair when incomes change. Here’s how couples can rethink who pays what.

By Laura Grande

Couple in a disagreement

Managing Money • Sep 14

My husband insisted we split our bills 50/50, even though he made more money. Now I do, and he's refusing the same deal

An even split may not always feel fair when incomes change. Here’s how couples can rethink who pays what.

By Laura Grande

Woman in a job interview

News • Sep 12

Job seekers are being asked to sell their enthusiasm for AI in interviews: 'I have to make up something'

AI may be changing what employers expect from job candidates.

By Laura Grande

Woman in a job interview

News • Sep 12

Job seekers are being asked to sell their enthusiasm for AI in interviews: 'I have to make up something'

AI may be changing what employers expect from job candidates.

By Laura Grande

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

Insurance • Sep 11

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

A luxury watch can attract attention long before it ever leaves your wrist. Here’s what owners can do to protect a valuable timepiece.

By Laura Grande

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

Insurance • Sep 11

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

A luxury watch can attract attention long before it ever leaves your wrist. Here’s what owners can do to protect a valuable timepiece.

By Laura Grande

Confused woman looking at her laptop.

News • Sep 09

A Virginia woman's inbox exploded with 600+ emails — scammers were hiding a $1,200 fraudulent purchase

A Virginia woman's inbox exploded with hundreds of emails and the flood of messages were meant to bury a warning from her bank.

By Laura Grande

Confused woman looking at her laptop.

News • Sep 09

A Virginia woman's inbox exploded with 600+ emails — scammers were hiding a $1,200 fraudulent purchase

A Virginia woman's inbox exploded with hundreds of emails and the flood of messages were meant to bury a warning from her bank.

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'

What looks like a shortcut could leave buyers on the hook.

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'

What looks like a shortcut could leave buyers on the hook.

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

Retirement can change more than your finances. Here’s what couples should discuss before the paychecks stop.

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

Retirement can change more than your finances. Here’s what couples should discuss before the paychecks stop.

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

More space could make long-haul flights easier — if the price is right.

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

More space could make long-haul flights easier — if the price is right.

By Laura Grande

An elderly parent with out of control debt can be stressful for the whole family.

Managing Money • Aug 24

An 83-year-old has $31,000 in credit card debt — her daughter needs to know one thing before paying another bill

Adult children often step in to help aging parents manage overwhelming debt — but they may not be responsible for paying the balance themselves.

By Laura Grande

An elderly parent with out of control debt can be stressful for the whole family.

Managing Money • Aug 24

An 83-year-old has $31,000 in credit card debt — her daughter needs to know one thing before paying another bill

Adult children often step in to help aging parents manage overwhelming debt — but they may not be responsible for paying the balance themselves.

By Laura Grande

Accused fraudster Salomes Jackson, called Betty Idol, attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival "KOKOMO CITY" Premiere at Egyptian Theatre in 2023.

News • Aug 20

'Love & Hip Hop' star Betty Idol accused of stealing $198,000 in Florida real estate scam using AI-generated fake ID

Salomes Jackson, known as Betty Idol, was arrested after an 11-month investigation.

By Laura Grande

Accused fraudster Salomes Jackson, called Betty Idol, attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival "KOKOMO CITY" Premiere at Egyptian Theatre in 2023.

News • Aug 20

'Love & Hip Hop' star Betty Idol accused of stealing $198,000 in Florida real estate scam using AI-generated fake ID

Salomes Jackson, known as Betty Idol, was arrested after an 11-month investigation.

By Laura Grande

Woman looks very concerned in the foreground, while angry man behind her gesticulates.

Life • Aug 16

I cared for my mom with dementia for years — now my brother says I misused her money and don't deserve my inheritance

Estate fights can get ugly and expensive. Here’s how to avoid a legal fight.

By Laura Grande

Woman looks very concerned in the foreground, while angry man behind her gesticulates.

Life • Aug 16

I cared for my mom with dementia for years — now my brother says I misused her money and don't deserve my inheritance

Estate fights can get ugly and expensive. Here’s how to avoid a legal fight.

By Laura Grande

Concerned retiree looking at his phone.

News • Aug 11

NYPD investigates gold bar scam that has stolen more than $100 million from retirees.

The FBI recorded 525 gold courier complaints totaling $219 million in reported losses.

By Laura Grande

Concerned retiree looking at his phone.

News • Aug 11

NYPD investigates gold bar scam that has stolen more than $100 million from retirees.

The FBI recorded 525 gold courier complaints totaling $219 million in reported losses.

By Laura Grande

Woman looking at her phone while walking through home for sale

News • Aug 05

56% of home sellers record showings with smart devices — and agents say buyers are giving away leverage

Your dream home could be listening. Here’s how to avoid giving sellers an advantage.

By Laura Grande

Woman looking at her phone while walking through home for sale

News • Aug 05

56% of home sellers record showings with smart devices — and agents say buyers are giving away leverage

Your dream home could be listening. Here’s how to avoid giving sellers an advantage.

By Laura Grande

A young adult with short brown hair sits indoors with a tablet and several credit cards in hand, looking concerned.

Managing Money • Aug 02

I paid off $15,000 in credit card debt. A credit counseling expert explains how to never go back

Americans collectively owe more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, according to the Fed.

By Laura Grande

A young adult with short brown hair sits indoors with a tablet and several credit cards in hand, looking concerned.

Managing Money • Aug 02

I paid off $15,000 in credit card debt. A credit counseling expert explains how to never go back

Americans collectively owe more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, according to the Fed.

By Laura Grande

Warren Buffett with two of his three adult children, Peter Buffett and Susie Buffett.

Life • Aug 01

None of Warren Buffett's 3 kids ever finished college. Here's what the billionaire wanted them to do instead

“My children, if you pool their credits, you got a degree,” the Oracle of Omaha once joked.

By Laura Grande

Warren Buffett with two of his three adult children, Peter Buffett and Susie Buffett.

Life • Aug 01

None of Warren Buffett's 3 kids ever finished college. Here's what the billionaire wanted them to do instead

“My children, if you pool their credits, you got a degree,” the Oracle of Omaha once joked.

By Laura Grande

A couple enjoying themselves on vacation.

Retirement • Jul 26

FIRE movement followers aren't chasing early retirement anymore — they're after something that's harder to get

While FIRE has long been associated with early retirement, many followers are rethinking what financial independence actually means.

By Laura Grande

A couple enjoying themselves on vacation.

Retirement • Jul 26

FIRE movement followers aren't chasing early retirement anymore — they're after something that's harder to get

While FIRE has long been associated with early retirement, many followers are rethinking what financial independence actually means.

By Laura Grande

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