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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:

Personal Finance

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...

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Personal Finance

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%)...

Personal Finance

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...

Life Events

How much does Social Security pay a surviving spouse?

No one likes to think about what life would look like as a widow or widower, but it’s important to...

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