Laurie Blank

Laurie Blank is a blogger, freelance writer, and mother of four. She’s psyched about teaching others how to manage their money in a way that aligns with their values and has been quoted in Bankrate.

She’s a licensed Realtor with Edina Realty in Minneapolis, Minnesota (also licensed in Wisconsin too) and has been freelance writing for over six years.

She shares powerful insights on her blog, Great Passive Income Ideas, that will show you how you can create passive income sources of your own.

Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank or financial institution. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

Recent Articles by Laurie

NorthOne Business Banking Review: Low Fees for Business Owners

A good business bank account makes financial management easier and less time-consuming. And NorthOne has many tools that can help business owners do just that. Your time is valuable and is much better spent on managing and growing your business than on tedious financial management.

How to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill: 10 Ways to Save

Cell phones and cell phone plans continue to get more expensive. But there are ways you can avoid breaking your budget with your phone. From switching carriers to signing up for Autopay to joining a family plan, here are 10 ways to lower you cell phone bill. Learn more.

Is Temu Legit? What You Need to Know

Temu is one of the world's fastest growing online shopping platforms. Its app was the most dowloaded shopping app in the world in 2023. But with growing concerns about product quality, alleged forced labor among some suppliers, and a perceived connection to the Chinese communist government, is Temu a safe place to shop online? Learn more.

How to Freeze (and Unfreeze) Your Credit Reports

If you suspect that you may be at risk of identity theft or credit fraud, it's critical that you take action to protect your creditworthiness. One step you can take is to temporarily freeze your credit report. When you no longer need the freeze, you can also unfreeze it. Find out how to freeze (and unfreeze) your credit reports.

8 Cheapest Family Cell Phone Plans

Cell phone plans with major cell phone carriers can cost up to $70 or more per line, which is why it's so important to find more affordable options, especially if you have a family and require multiple lines. The following family cell phone plans offer unlimited data, along with a range of other features at an affordable price.

How to Lower Your AT&T Cell Phone Bill

AT&T is one of the biggest cell phone carriers in the nation. If you're a customer and paying full price, there may be ways for you to reduce your bill with a few of our tips.

Novo Business Checking Review

The Novo Business Checking is an online-only checking account with an attractive fee schedule and many tools and integrations for small business owners. How does it stack up? Find out in this Novo business checking review.

Found Business Banking Review: A Freelancer’s Dream?

Found is a business banking fintech that offers a free business checking account with integrated tools to automate various aspects of your business, from reporting to invoicing to payments, and more. Is Found right for your business? Learn more in this Found review.

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

Figuring out how to pay yourself is one of the first things you need to figure out when starting a business. But it's a complicated matter, especially if you've established your business as a partnership, LLC, or corporation. Find out how to pay yourself as a business owner.

11 AI Apps to Help You Save Money

AI-powered apps are making our lives easier in so many ways. But did you know that they can also help you manage your money? Here are 10 of the best AI apps to help you save money. Learn more.

70+ Wedding Ideas on a Budget

The average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $29,000, and if you live in an expensive city like New York, LA, or DC, you can expect to pay even more. But it doesn't have to be that way. To save money on your special day, check out our list of 70 wedding ideas on a budget. Learn more.

How to Check Your Business Credit Score

Just as having a good credit score is important to your personal financial picture, having a good business credit score is critical to running a successful business. But how do you check your business credit score? In this article, we share a few options, both free and paid, for obtaining a credit report and score for your business. Learn more.

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