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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.

What’s the Best Age to Buy Pet Insurance? 

Maybe you’re bringing a new puppy home or deciding whether your senior cat still needs insurance. You’re weighing cost, health risks, and what “peace of mind” really costs. The ideal moment to buy pet insurance isn’t to wait until  “you…

How are Pet Insurance Premiums Calculated?  

You might get a quote for your Labrador-pup that’s $30/month, while your neighbour’s identical-age Lab gets quoted $60. The differences come from how insurers calculate risk, cost and pricing. Understanding why premiums differ gives you insights so you can compare…

The Best (and Worst) Food to Eat After Fasting

Fasting has become a popular practice for improving metabolism, supporting longevity, and giving the digestive system a much-needed break. Whether you’re doing a short intermittent fast or pushing past 48 hours into a prolonged one, the real test comes when…

How Much Money Do You Need to Start Investing? (realistic minimums) 

A lot of aspiring investors delay for years, waiting to amass the “right” amount before entering the market. But today, that excuse carries less weight because you don’t need to wait until you have a perfect amount. Thanks to fractional shares, zero-minimum brokerages, micro-investing, and…

How to Hedge Inflation With Real Assets

When prices creep upward, each unit of currency you hold loses purchasing power. If your investments don’t at least keep pace with inflation, you’re effectively losing ground.  That’s why many investors look for real assets like investments tied to physical or inflation-linked value…

Should You Ever Use a Credit Card for Emergencies? 

When your car suddenly breaks down, or a medical bill lands on your lap, the first impulse for many is to reach for the credit card, after all, it’s available, fast, and (momentarily) convenient. But is that really a smart move? In the…

How to Build a Simple Portfolio Using Index Funds 

With all the noise around stock “picks,” hot sectors, and fancy strategies, there’s comfort and power in simplicity. Index funds let you own a slice of many companies (or bonds) without trying to beat the market. Over long timeframes, that often wins vs.…

Student Credit Cards: How to Build Credit as a First Timer

You’re just entering the credit world and getting that first card, maybe moving off campus, trying to balance classes, part-time jobs, and living expenses. A well-handled student credit card can get access to better loans, better interest rates, even boosting…

How to Choose a Brokerage (and What Beginners Should Look For)  

When you’re starting out in investing, the brokerage you pick becomes the gateway to everything: buying stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, even more advanced trades later on. A bad choice can cost you in hidden fees, poor trade execution, clunky interfaces, or weaker support.…

Credit Card Points vs Cash Back: Which Rewards Strategy Pays 

You pull up your credit card app, see two offers: one gives you 5% cash back on groceries, the other offers 5× points redeemable for flights. Which do you pick? Depending on what you spend, how you travel, and what redemptions you use, the…