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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 across different scope of life. Her thoughtful articles are geared towards self improvement, Health and wellness, personal finance to 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.

Can Collagen Cause Constipation? 

People start taking collagen with the hope of improving their skin, joints, hair, and overall vitality, and for the most part, it delivers. Collagen supplements are everywhere now, from beauty powders to protein blends, promising firmer skin, smoother digestion, and…

What Causes Fluid Retention? 

It’s easy to ignore subtle swelling, like when a pair of shoes feel tight by late afternoon or that heavy, puffy feeling that tends to show up without warning. Most people chalk it up to ‘eating too much salt’ or…

Why Critical Illness Insurance Is Worth Considering 

Not everyone spends much time thinking about critical illness insurance until life forces the question. It usually starts with a story you’ve heard too many times about a friend’s parent having a stroke, a coworker is suddenly out on leave…

How to File a Pet Insurance Claim Without Stress  

You took your pet to the vet, you paid the bill, and now you want the insurer to do their part. Filing a pet insurance claim doesn’t have to be a panic-inducing chore, it’s a process with reliable steps, common pitfalls you can avoid, and small habits…

Why Pet Insurance Premiums Rise as Your Pet Gets Older 

If you’ve ever opened your renewal notice and wondered why your pet insurance price jumped especially when your pet hasn’t had any major claims, you’re not alone. Many pet owners expect premiums to stay somewhat steady unless they’ve filed big…

How to Protect Yourself from Credit Card Skimmers 

You rarely think twice about paying at the pump or stopping by an ATM because why would you? These are everyday moments, you move through almost on autopilot. But that’s exactly what skimmers rely on, the tiny window of inattention…

How to Use Economic Indicators to Guide Investment Decisions 

If you’ve ever tried to make sense of the markets by watching headlines, you’ve probably felt like you were trying to decode a foreign language where every sentence contradicts the last. One moment the economy looks “resilient,” the next analysts warn of a “softening outlook.”…

11 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut (and What to Do About It) 

Many people don’t think much about their gut until something feels off, and gut issues rarely announce themselves with a clear label. Instead, they show up in frequent frustrations we tend to ignore. Sluggish digestion? Could be stress. Breakouts? Maybe…

How to Stop Cravings for Sugar (and unhealthy Foods) 

Cravings show up like a push notification you didn’t ask for,  persistent and always at the wrong time. Whether it hits you during a long afternoon slump, or right when you’ve promised yourself you’d “eat better this week.” One moment you’re fine, the next your brain is replaying the image of…

How to Save on Health Insurance Without Losing Coverage 

Health insurance can feel like a tax you begrudgingly pay for peace of mind and yet the wrong plan or missed subsidy can cost you far more than the premium. Thankfully, there are legal and sometimes clever ways to shrink your costs…

Should You Use an Insurance Broker or Buy Direct Online? 

If shopping for insurance feels a bit like wandering into a maze blindfolded, you’re not imagining things. There are endless options, everything claims to be “the best fit,”prices bounce around, and every provider insists they’re offering the best deal. Somewhere between comparing deductibles and scanning exclusions, most people…

Should You Accept That Credit Limit Increase? 

You log into your account to check your balance, and a notification pops up that says “You’re eligible for a credit limit increase.” This seems flattering, almost like your bank is patting you on the back for being responsible. But right after the…

How Much Home Insurance Coverage Do You Really Need? 

Many homeowners today don’t realize they’re underinsured until something goes wrong, and by then, it’s too late. At the same time, plenty of people unknowingly overpay for coverage they don’t need, convinced that “more” must mean “safer.” Home insurance sits…