Laura Gariepy

Laura Gariepy

About the Author

Freelance writer specializing in personal finance, careers, and entrepreneurship Work has been featured in Forbes, LendingTree, Rocket Mortgage, The Balance, and many other publications Owns Every Day by the Lake, LLC, a written content creation company, and Before You Go Freelance, a resource hub for new and aspiring freelancers Laura started writing about personal finance in early 2018 when she took a sabbatical from her career in human resources and launched a blog discussing her journey. She realized she could earn a more lucrative and flexible living as a freelance writer, so she soon went all-in on being self-employed. Laura has written blog articles, web copy, social media posts, email newsletters, and more for many satisfied clients. In addition, she has coached other professionals to be better writers or launch their own freelance businesses. She has also earned an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Twitter link: https://twitter.com/EverydayLake LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragariepy/

The Archive

1 in 3 Americans think they'll never afford their dream home 

With home prices on the rise, it's easy to feel like homeownership is out of reach. Here’s why Americans are pessimistic — and tips to help you save up for...

How to make the most of your student loan grace period 

Your student loan grace period gives you time to get your finances in order before you start making payments.

Subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans: Which is best?

The federal government covers the accrued interest on subsidized student loans during certain periods — unsubsidized borrowers are responsible for all interest costs.

How to find a cosigner for student loans

A cosigner may be able to help you secure a private student loan with a low interest rate and favorable terms.