Laurie
Laurie is a personal finance freelance writer as well as a licensed Realtor.
Laurie writes and conducts real estate business while being a (largely) stay-at-home mom to her four children.
She has been writing about personal finance topics for over six years.
Where to Buy Scantrons? 8 Places to Buy Scantrons
Where to buy scantrons if you’re a college student? If you’re a college student–or any age student–you may need to buy Scantrons. The bubble, fill-in form testing sheets are needed for exams throughout your time in college. Is there a...
Managing Your Money When the World Goes to Hell (Budgeting During a Crisis)
Have you ever thought what it would look like if you had to modify your spending and start budgeting during a crisis? I teach a personal finance class for home schooled high school aged students. This week we got to talking about The Great Depression. I’ve done...
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month–My Story
Since it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought I’d share a little bit more about my story other than what you may have read on our About page. According to varying statistics, someone in the U.S. experiences an act of domestic violence by...
Why Roth IRAs Are the Best Savings Vehicle for Millennials
Enjoy this guest post from our friend, Rick, who owns Self Directed Retirement Plans. The golden rule for saving is to start early. The earlier you start, the more you can save for your later years. Millennials have this advantage of being able to start saving early....
How to Pay Off Debt Fast (And Other Debt Freedom Secrets)
If you’re in debt, you know the burden of having to make those monthly debt payments. If you could find a way to pay off debt fast, imagine the freedom you’d feel. What would you do with the hundreds of dollars you’re spending on debt payments right...
17 Best Survey Sites to Make Extra Money in 2020
One fairly easy way to make extra money is by taking surveys on the web’s best survey sites. One of the great things about taking surveys to make money is that you don’t need any experience. Just about anyone can earn extra cash with surveys, and in many...
12 Best Places to Sell Used DVDs in 2020
Remember those things called DVD’s? It’s hard to believe but watching movies on them now is fast becoming a thing of the past. For that reason, you might want to know the best places to sell used DVDs. Thanks to streaming services like Amazon Prime,...
18 Ways to Get Paid to Teach English Online
Have you ever thought about teaching English online? Online tutoring is becoming increasingly popular. Students like learning English online because it’s just more convenient than meeting a tutor in person. Those fluent in English like teaching online because...