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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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?
There are a few important things to consider before signing on the dotted line.
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?
There are a few important things to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Managing Money • Jun 27
I inherited gold and silver worth tens of thousands — but with no receipts, how do I find out what it’s worth?
Gold and silver aren’t taxed like stocks. Here’s what to know before selling an inherited stash of precious metals.
Managing Money • Jun 27
I inherited gold and silver worth tens of thousands — but with no receipts, how do I find out what it’s worth?
Gold and silver aren’t taxed like stocks. Here’s what to know before selling an inherited stash of precious metals.
Real Estate • 34295 views
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?
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020, with losses totaling about $65 million.
Real Estate • 34295 views
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?
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020, with losses totaling about $65 million.
Life • Jun 22
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans struggle with prescription labels — and mistakes can cost them hundreds in extra bills
A new study found patients struggle to remember dosing instructions within 10 minutes of hearing them.
Life • Jun 22
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans struggle with prescription labels — and mistakes can cost them hundreds in extra bills
A new study found patients struggle to remember dosing instructions within 10 minutes of hearing them.
Insurance • Jun 21
A newborn was airlifted and the $50K hospital bill arrived before insurance said a word
The medical crisis may be over in hours, but the financial fallout can take much longer.
Insurance • Jun 21
A newborn was airlifted and the $50K hospital bill arrived before insurance said a word
The medical crisis may be over in hours, but the financial fallout can take much longer.
Managing Money • Jun 20
The Department of Education just quadrupled a key discount for student loan borrowers — but the clock is ticking
A lower interest rate means a larger share of each payment goes toward reducing the loan balance, rather than covering interest charges.
Managing Money • Jun 20
The Department of Education just quadrupled a key discount for student loan borrowers — but the clock is ticking
A lower interest rate means a larger share of each payment goes toward reducing the loan balance, rather than covering interest charges.
Managing Money • Jun 19
I earn $125K as a nurse in NYC, but I’m barely getting by. Should I give up my Manhattan life to help my parents retire?
What it means to weigh your own stability against your parents’ uncertain future.
Managing Money • Jun 19
I earn $125K as a nurse in NYC, but I’m barely getting by. Should I give up my Manhattan life to help my parents retire?
What it means to weigh your own stability against your parents’ uncertain future.
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?
What to do when financial security still doesn’t feel secure.
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?
What to do when financial security still doesn’t feel secure.
Investing • 23476 views
A man bought $15,000 worth of fake trading cards on Facebook Marketplace — when collectibles become 'investments'
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Joel Brown, 21, of Germantown, Maryland.
Investing • 23476 views
A man bought $15,000 worth of fake trading cards on Facebook Marketplace — when collectibles become 'investments'
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Joel Brown, 21, of Germantown, Maryland.
News • Jun 16
Older Sonoma County couple was convinced to hand over $28K in a scam tied to fast-growing fraud trend sweeping the US
Four in 10 Americans over 50 have lost money to fraud or scams, underscoring how widespread these situations have become.
News • Jun 16
Older Sonoma County couple was convinced to hand over $28K in a scam tied to fast-growing fraud trend sweeping the US
Four in 10 Americans over 50 have lost money to fraud or scams, underscoring how widespread these situations have become.
Managing Money • Jun 13
My dad lost $250K of my parents' retirement savings to a WhatsApp scam he never questioned or verified
The FBI’s IC3 reported more than $12.5 billion in cybercrime losses, with investment fraud among the most costly categories.
Managing Money • Jun 13
My dad lost $250K of my parents' retirement savings to a WhatsApp scam he never questioned or verified
The FBI’s IC3 reported more than $12.5 billion in cybercrime losses, with investment fraud among the most costly categories.
Real Estate • Jun 11
‘I need to get out of here’: Gen Z is packing up and leaving Miami amid soaring housing costs and financial pressure
More than 51% of young Miamians believe they will likely leave the area in the future.
Real Estate • Jun 11
‘I need to get out of here’: Gen Z is packing up and leaving Miami amid soaring housing costs and financial pressure
More than 51% of young Miamians believe they will likely leave the area in the future.
Managing Money • Jun 11
NV couple saved $4 million by 41. She's terrified to spend a dime — her husband says 'our foot is stuck on the gas'
“It’s like every extra penny we have, she wants it to go to savings.”
Managing Money • Jun 11
NV couple saved $4 million by 41. She's terrified to spend a dime — her husband says 'our foot is stuck on the gas'
“It’s like every extra penny we have, she wants it to go to savings.”
News • Jun 09
Indiana mayor 'regrets' saying data center critics came from 'sh---y houses' as Americans push back on AI's hidden costs
A Gallup poll found 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their neighborhoods — and the costs may quietly land on everyone's power and water bills.
News • Jun 09
Indiana mayor 'regrets' saying data center critics came from 'sh---y houses' as Americans push back on AI's hidden costs
A Gallup poll found 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their neighborhoods — and the costs may quietly land on everyone's power and water bills.
Managing Money • Jun 09
Michigan father, 44, says he built a $550,000 ‘cheat code’ to financial freedom — here’s how he did it
Andy Hill and his family say they achieved ‘Coast FIRE,’ meaning they plan to let their investments do the work as they ‘coast’ to their golden years.
Managing Money • Jun 09
Michigan father, 44, says he built a $550,000 ‘cheat code’ to financial freedom — here’s how he did it
Andy Hill and his family say they achieved ‘Coast FIRE,’ meaning they plan to let their investments do the work as they ‘coast’ to their golden years.
Insurance • Jun 06
San Francisco firefighter dies after years-long fight with insurance over cancer care delays and denials
Firefighters face elevated cancer risks compared with the general population, at a roughly 9% higher incidence rate.
Insurance • Jun 06
San Francisco firefighter dies after years-long fight with insurance over cancer care delays and denials
Firefighters face elevated cancer risks compared with the general population, at a roughly 9% higher incidence rate.
Managing Money • Jun 05
From Netflix to toilet paper, Americans love subscriptions — but 30% are spending much more than they realize
Over time, even small recurring charges can quietly eat away at your budget.
Managing Money • Jun 05
From Netflix to toilet paper, Americans love subscriptions — but 30% are spending much more than they realize
Over time, even small recurring charges can quietly eat away at your budget.
News • Jun 04
A sheep-herding gig in China got 1,000 applications in 2 days — and 10% of applicants had degrees
Half the applicants were born in the 1990s — a generation now in the middle of what many Chinese workers call the “curse of the 35.”
News • Jun 04
A sheep-herding gig in China got 1,000 applications in 2 days — and 10% of applicants had degrees
Half the applicants were born in the 1990s — a generation now in the middle of what many Chinese workers call the “curse of the 35.”
Life • Jun 04
She paid $6,600 for business class but her seat wouldn't recline — the airline offered just $200
A broken business-class seat turns a luxury fare into a debate over fair compensation.
Life • Jun 04
She paid $6,600 for business class but her seat wouldn't recline — the airline offered just $200
A broken business-class seat turns a luxury fare into a debate over fair compensation.
News • Jun 03
'We don’t know where our father is': New York family threatens legal action after finding stranger in their dad's coffin
“They were trying for hours to convince us he was our father."
News • Jun 03
'We don’t know where our father is': New York family threatens legal action after finding stranger in their dad's coffin
“They were trying for hours to convince us he was our father."
Auto • Jun 02
Catalytic converter thieves swept Maryland town in 30 minutes, leaving drivers with huge bills. How to protect your car
Precious metals like platinum and palladium make these easy-to-lift car parts irresistible to thieves.
Auto • Jun 02
Catalytic converter thieves swept Maryland town in 30 minutes, leaving drivers with huge bills. How to protect your car
Precious metals like platinum and palladium make these easy-to-lift car parts irresistible to thieves.
Investing • Jun 01
A venture capitalist hired her baby and invested his earnings – which could grow into $5.7 million by his retirement
The “$5M Baby Blueprint” sounds good, but it’s more complicated for the average American family.
Investing • Jun 01
A venture capitalist hired her baby and invested his earnings – which could grow into $5.7 million by his retirement
The “$5M Baby Blueprint” sounds good, but it’s more complicated for the average American family.
News • Jun 01
Burglars tracked NFL stars through social media posts, exposing a new playbook for modern theft
You don’t need a Super Bowl ring to end up on a criminal’s radar.
News • Jun 01
Burglars tracked NFL stars through social media posts, exposing a new playbook for modern theft
You don’t need a Super Bowl ring to end up on a criminal’s radar.
News • May 31
‘Business equivalent of taking heroin’: Why Costco refuses to raise prices even if no one will notice
Most retailers try to squeeze as much profit as they can out of every sale. Costco takes the opposite approach.
News • May 31
‘Business equivalent of taking heroin’: Why Costco refuses to raise prices even if no one will notice
Most retailers try to squeeze as much profit as they can out of every sale. Costco takes the opposite approach.
Auto • May 31
Texas teen’s AI dashcam may help save lives while reducing the staggering cost of wrong-way crashes
If Rohan Parthipan's design makes its way into consumer vehicles, it could potentially lower insurance premiums for drivers who use it.
Auto • May 31
Texas teen’s AI dashcam may help save lives while reducing the staggering cost of wrong-way crashes
If Rohan Parthipan's design makes its way into consumer vehicles, it could potentially lower insurance premiums for drivers who use it.
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