Laura Richards
Senior Web Content Analyst
Laura Richards is a Boston-based writer and journalist with a passion for storytelling. She’s written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, The Boston Globe Magazine, Glamour, Reader’s Digest, Martha Stewart Living, Woman’s Day, Redbook, House Beautiful, Healthline, and many other top-tier outlets.
Articles by Laura:
Data Breaches & Identity Theft: What Can You Do?
What is a Data Breach? A data breach occurs when your confidential information is exposed. This can be...
Building a Retirement Budget to Last
You’ve always talked about the importance of saving for retirement. You contributed as much of your...
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Retirement Plans
The way Americans plan for their retirement has been shifting drastically over the last few years. Now,...
Is It Too Late To Start Saving For Retirement?
When it comes to saving for retirement, the sooner you start, the better. But what if you haven’t...
How to manage the loss of a parent—while supporting a surviving parent
Supporting someone whose spouse has passed away is never easy, but it’s especially challenging when...
What happens to social media after someone dies?
Social media is a huge part of our lives. Everyone you know probably has at least one account. We use...
How should you manage your investments during COVID-19?
A key part of investing is anticipating what the future might look like. And right now, it’s tough...
7 habits to boost your savings
Are you a saver or a spender? Or maybe a little bit of both? No matter where you find yourself on the...
Saving for retirement: IRAs, annuities and 401(k) plans
A recent study by the Bankers Life Center for Secure Retirement revealed that four in five (81%)...
5 steps to financial recovery after COVID-19
The current outbreak not only has impacted our health, but also our finances. The Bankers Life Center...
