
Gabrielle Olya
Lead Writer at GOBankingRates
Gabrielle joined GOBankingRates in 2017 and brings with her a decade of experience in the journalism industry.
Before joining the team, she was a staff writer-reporter for People Magazine and People.com. Her work has also appeared on E! Online, Us Weekly, Patch, Sweety High and Discover Los Angeles, and she has been featured on “Good Morning America” as a celebrity news expert.
Gabrielle has an MA in journalism from the University of Southern California and BA in communication from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- @GabyOlya
- in/gabrielleolya/
Publications
- GOBankingRates190 articles
- GOBankingRates190 articles
- people.com140 articles
- yahoo.com56 articles
- gobankingrates.com40 articles
- msn.com23 articles
- health.com10 articles
Writes Most On
- This Is the Best Day of the Year To Spend Money20 May—GOBankingRatesCommitment to Our Readers If you’re more of a saver than a spender, you might feel guilty about having a splurge day — even if it’s just once a year. But if you plan ahead and set a budget, there’s no reason you shouldn’t allow yourself the occasional indulgence. Figuring out when to splurge is part of the planning process, so here’s how to know the best day of the year for you to spend money — sans guilt. Splurge on Days That Are Meaningful to You Instead of picking a big sale holiday like...
- Average Mortgage Rate by Credit Score: What To Expect18 May—GOBankingRatesBuying a home is likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. To make it as affordable as possible, it’s best to start the process when you’ve established a high credit score, as your score affects the rate you’ll get on your home loan. Here’s a look at the average mortgage rate by credit score so you know what to expect based on where you are now and where you may want to aim for. Average Mortgage Loan Interest Rates by Credit Score As of March 8, the average mortgage loan...
- Trump Wants To Lower Interest Rates: 4 Ways That Could Benefit Retirees19 May—GOBankingRatesPresident Donald Trump has long been pushing for lower U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve — despite the fact that the central bank is not controlled by the president. If Trump gets his way, however, there could be ripple effects across the economy, some of which will impact retirees. Here’s a look at how retirees could benefit if interest rates were lower. Increased Portfolio Values Retirees could see a boost in their investment portfolios in a lower interest rate...
- 5 Ways To Lower Your Monthly Bills in Case of Recession16 May—GOBankingRatesThe projected odds of a recession have been declining following the announcement of a temporary tariff truce between the U.S. and China, but it’s always best to be prepared for the worst when it comes to your finances. One way to prepare for a possible recession is to lower your monthly expenses, including the bills you pay each month. “Trying to keep your bills as low as possible is always good financial practice,” said Dan Wilderness, founder of The Financial Wilderness. “It’s especially...