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Laurie Budgar

location-pin Longmont, Colorado

School: Boston University

Expertise: tech, money & finances, health, wellness

Laurie Budgar

  • Published in Fortune Small Business, the Denver Post, AAA Colorado, American Way, Healthline, Parenting, Delicious Living and The Healthy
  • Folio Award recipient for work done on staff at a nonprofit health association magazine

Experience

Laurie has more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor, specializing in finance, personal technology, travel, sustainability and health. In addition to Reader's Digest, her work has appeared in Fortune Small Business, the Denver Post, AAA Colorado, American Way, Healthline, Parenting, Delicious Living, The Healthy and many more. She's also a little obsessed with genealogy, so you may find her wandering through cemeteries in her spare time.

Education

University at Buffalo
BS, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Psychology
Boston University
MS, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Articles

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How Burglars Choose Which Homes to Rob, According to a Criminologist

Sometimes we make our homes easy targets for burglars. Here's what you need to know to prevent a home invasion.
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What Can Someone Do with Your Email Address Without a Password?

Your email can unlock crucial information for people with bad intentions. Here's what someone can do with your email address—without your password.
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How to Clean a Laptop Screen Without Damaging It

Whether you use a PC or a Mac, this guide will teach you how to safely clean your laptop screen