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Grace T. Olsen

Grace is a Co-founder and editor of Intrigue Pages. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has previously worked as a researcher and copy editor. She co-founded Intrigue Pages due to an insatiable desire to reignite a seemingly long-abandoned hobby – starting a blog and writing about her favorite topics. Now that she has decided to write on her blog, she uses her free time to write her heart out and tailors it to what she knows best: writing about women's wins and struggles. Her thoughtful articles are geared towards celebrating the scope of women's lives – from self improvement to culture content that enrich and drive important conversations. When she's not writing, she's out and about enjoying gardening, cooking, and getting lost in her favorite books.

How to Use Fintech Apps to Grow Your Investment Portfolio 

Fintech apps didn’t invent investing but they made it simpler, cheaper, and far more automatic. If you’re serious about growing a portfolio but don’t want to spend evenings studying spreadsheets or wrestling with broker menus, the right mix of fintech tools can do most of the heavy lifting,…

How to Build Confidence as a First-Time Investor 

Most experienced investors today can relate to a specific kind of hesitation that shows up when you’re investing for the first time. It’s not pure fear or cluelessness, it’s usually something in between an uncertainty that makes you triple-check the…

Should You Ever Carry a Balance on Your Credit Card? 

The idea that carrying a small balance on your credit card (just a “little something” helps your credit score) has been a long-running myth that refuses to die. But if there’s one principle worth remembering in the world of credit,…

Why Flood Damage Usually Isn’t Covered by Home Insurance 

If there’s one insurance question that circles back every rainy season, it’s this:   Why doesn’t homeowners insurance cover floods?   People assume that because their policy protects the home (arguably their biggest asset) it should also protect them from water rushing…

What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Miss a Payment 

Missing a payment is surprisingly common and also surprisingly consequential Maybe you forgot, maybe money was tight, maybe a bank transfer didn’t clear. One small slip (paying a bill a week late) can be harmless, but letting a loan go unpaid for months can ripple through your finances for years.  This guide…

The 7 Types of Investments Every Investor Should Know About 

If you strip investing down to its basics, it really comes down to one idea:  trading today’s money for the promise of more money later. But what most new and even experienced investors don’t always realize is how many different paths exist to get there. And each path,…

How Much Car Insurance Do You Really Need? 

Choosing how much car insurance to buy might not be thrilling, but it’s one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. The right coverage protects your savings, your future earnings, and your peace of mind.  The right amount of…

How to Switch Car Insurance Without Gaps in Coverage 

Switching car insurance shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb. Yet many drivers hesitate because they worry about accidentally creating a coverage gap, so this can raise premiums, leave you financially exposed, or even violate state laws. The good news is that moving from…

Should You Invest If You Have Debt? 

You finally have a little extra cash, but there’s still that credit card balance or lingering student loan staring back at you. The question then hits, should you invest it, or should you pay off your debt first?  This decision…

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Which One’s Right for You? 

If there’s one financial decision people tend to delay, it’s buying life insurance. The reasons are understandable, it’s not an easy topic, and the industry’s jargon doesn’t make it easier. Two terms you’ll hear most often are term life and whole life, sound similar but operate in very different ways. One is simple and temporary, the other is complex and…

What Makes Stocks Go Up and Down? 

If you’ve ever checked your investment app and wondered why your stocks are suddenly red or green, you’re not alone. Stocks seem to rise and fall for mysterious reasons, sometimes on solid news, sometimes on rumor, and often for no apparent reason at all. But behind every…

How to Avoid Rookie Investment Mistakes That Cost You Thousands

If you’ve ever stared at your investment account and thought, “Why am I not doing better?”  you’re not alone. Even the most disciplined investors occasionally trip over decisions that seem to drain returns over time.While finding the next hot stock or riding a market boom can be…