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Life is meant to be lived; cherish the exciting moments, and relish in those all too brief moments of relaxation. I am here to live my own life, and live it passionately. Life According to Laura serves as a vessel to project my passions, and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.

Money Talks Monday (4/16/18)

Have you ever heard someone say, “Renting a home/apartment is like throwing money away?” To continue on the theme of saving money around...

Money Talks Monday (3/26/18)

How can we, as a family, save money around the house? This is another question I get frequently when speaking about my platform. Over...

Money Talks Monday (3/19/18)

As college graduation approaches many of us will be entering the workforce full-time for the first time in our lives. With that...

Money Talks Monday (3/12/18)

It’s that time of year again…that magical time when the tax refund comes in. For a few brief days it may seem like you’ve hit the...

Money Talks Monday (3/5/18)

As Miss Metrolina I am often asked about how my “Money Talks” are executed with children. Learning for the experts at Money Management...

Memories Worth Sharing

As the 2018 Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen Pageant nears, certainly there are many more fond memories for...

Money Talks Monday (2/26/18)

Does anyone remember the days of the Flintstones, Barbie, Spiderman, or Hot Wheels lunch boxes? In this modern world, those lunch boxes...

Money Talks Monday (2/19/18)

Do you take ownership of your points? Do you know how they work? Are you knowledgeable of the incentives offered by companies and...

It's Not Preparation, It's Living!

Could you be a titleholder in the Miss America Organization? Why not? So often the public sees titleholders only as what they take away...

Money Talks Monday (2/12/18)

Do you understand all the many facets that contribute to your credit score? Most Americans over the age of 18 are aware they have a...

LIFE ACCORDING TO LAURA

Making a Run at the Best Life