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Laura Woods

Laura Woods is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience in business and personal finance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from Robert Morris University.

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    • GOBankingRates
      324 articles

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    • 5 Important Tax Breaks for Retirees To Plan For in 2025
      18 Apr—GOBankingRates
      When you’re on a fixed income, every dollar counts. Therefore, it’s important to take full advantage of tax breaks that can put money back in your pocket. Some of these tax breaks are available to everyone, while others are only offered to taxpayers of a certain age. Here’s a look at five important tax breaks retirees should have on their radar for 2025. Tax Deductions for Medical Expenses “The IRS allows you to deduct your unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross...
    • 7 Little Luxuries To Treat Yourself to at Disney
      27 Apr—GOBankingRates
      Visiting the most magical place on Earth can add up fast. However, Disney parks are filled with relatively inexpensive items that feel like a splurge. The key to finding these reasonably-priced items — and experiences — is knowing where to look. Keep reading to discover seven little luxuries at Disney and where to find them. Dole Whip Float “It’s refreshing, iconic, and gives me that ‘I’m really here’ feeling without being a full sit-down dessert,” said Isheeta Borkar, who runs travel blog...
    • 6 Items Frugal People Should Definitely Avoid Buying in 2025 Due to Tariffs
      5 May—GOBankingRates
      Tariffs could make life more expensive, as many are reporting they will cause price increases on a lot of items. Some people will continue to purchase their favorite goods at a higher price, but doing so is unlikely for frugal shoppers on a budget. President Donald Trump has announced various tariffs, namely reciprocal tariffs that were higher than the baseline 10% tariffs across all imports, CBS News reported. Not long after the reciprocal tariffs were announced, Trump issued a pause — with...
    • 6 Ways To Ensure You Save More Money Every Single Year
      1 May—GOBankingRates
      marchmeena29 / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers Trying to save money isn’t always easy. However, be proud of yourself if you not only accept the challenge, but also want to put aside an increasing amount each year. Even with the best of intentions, figuring this out can be tricky, but you can do it. Here’s six ways to ensure you keep saving more money every single year. Practice Reverse Budgeting “Reverse budgeting starts with your goals in mind and helps make sure you ‘pay yourself...
    • What If You Could Do Disney on $100 a Day?
      1 May—GOBankingRates
      Disney tickets aren’t cheap, but your entire experience doesn’t have to be a splurge. If you’re up to the challenge, you can navigate Magic Kingdom — or any of the Disney parks — without spending hundreds of dollars per day. Being prepared and practicing mindful spending can allow you to have the time of your life, without overspending. Not counting the price of your ticket — which is likely to cost you close to $100 at the cheapest — here’s how to do Disney for $100 per day or less. Plan...

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