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

Free PayPal Money: 13 Ways to Earn and Redeem PayPal Cash

One of the great things about getting paid via PayPal is that it's easy to convert your money to cash. Did you know that there are many legit ways to earn PayPal cash? When you visit various sites and complete simple tasks, companies will deposit money right into your PayPal account.

Tello Review: Customizable Phone Plans for the Entire Family

Tello is a discount wireless provider offering customizable cell phone plans for the family. There are no contracts or additional fees, and you can add family members or change your plan at any time. How does Tello compare to other discount wireless providers, such as Mint Mobile and Twigby? Find out in this Tello review.

Lili Review 2024: Free Small Business Banking and More

Lili has created a banking experience that just might make your solo business operations a little easier. Although there are some limitations of Lili that probably won't work for full-time business owners, there are several that make Lili a viable option for side-hustlers.

Twigby Review: Key Features, Plans, and Pricing

Twigby is an affordable cell phone carrier offering customizable data plans. All Twigby plans include unlimited nationwide talk & text, 5G nationwide coverage, access to mobile hotspot, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and more. How does Twigby compare to other discount carriers, such as Mint Mobile, Visible, and Tello? Find out in this Twigby review.

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.

10 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill

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.

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