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Laura Hipshire

Laura Hipshire

Laura Hipshire
Contributor, Benzinga

Expertise

Expert-level knowledge of Medicare Advantage plans and regulatory guidelines

Experience

Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Education

Bachelor’s in Communication and Journalism from University of Michigan.

Checking vs. Savings Account

Checking vs. Savings Account

Laura Hipshire
Banking, Personal Finance
Discover if a checking or savings account is right for you. Compare checking vs savings accounts based on interest rates, account minimums, fees and more. read more
A Guide to Online Banking

A Guide to Online Banking

Laura Hipshire
Personal Finance, Banking
Debating on opening an account with an online bank? Benzinga takes an in-depth look at online banking, including pros, cons, and how to set up your account. read more
Best Banks with Mobile Banking

Best Banks with Mobile Banking

Laura Hipshire
Banking, Personal Finance
You can do almost anything from your smartphone, with mobile banking being no exception. We're look at the most secure banks for mobile banking. read more

Money Market vs. Savings

Laura Hipshire
Auto Insurance, Personal Finance
If you're working to save up, you're not short of places to park you money. Compare money market vs. savings accounts to find what's best for you. read more

MMA Checking vs. Traditional Checking

Laura Hipshire
Stocks, Personal Finance, Checking
Deciding between a mma checking vs a traditional checking account comes down to evaluating your spending needs. Benzinga breaks down what you need to know. read more

Is Online Banking Safe?

Laura Hipshire
Banking, Personal Finance
Not sure if online banking is safe? Learn what securuity measures you and your bank should take in 2024 to keep your account protected. read more