Sheila Olson is a freelance writer and content strategist specializing in personal finance, healthcare and technology. She covers financial and biotech stocks and index funds at Investopedia and writes for eHealth, Prudential and other major financial brands. Sheila is a native midwesterner and has a degree in English from Augustana College. She is active in pit bull rescue and currently lives in North Carolina with Poe and Stella, her bully rescues.
Recent Articles by Sheila
22 Phone Call Area Codes You Should Never Answer
September 6, 2019
The FCC recommends you should never answer calls from these 22 area codes, which are notorious for spam calls aimed to cost you money. Here's the list.
Read More >Best Secure Email 2022: Which Provider Is Right For You?
October 16, 2019
We look at the pros and cons of the best secure email service to safely send messages on the internet.
Read More >How to Block a Number on iPhone
November 15, 2019
Tired of receiving phone calls from restricted numbers? Here are steps to take to block a number on your iPhone.
Read More >How To Change Your Phone Number
August 20, 2019
Trying to figure out how to change your phone number? Here is how to make the change with Verizon, AT&T and other carriers.
Read More >How to Find Out If Someone Is on Facebook
November 22, 2019
Want to search for a friend or family member on Facebook? Here is how you do it—even if you don't have a Facebook account.
Read More >How to Find Out If Someone Is on Instagram
November 18, 2019
Want to search for a friend or family member on Instagram? Here is how you do it— whether you have an Instagram account or not.
Read More >How to Find Someone on Snapchat With 4 Tips
November 18, 2019
Want to know how to find someone on Snapchat? Here are 4 simple ways to find people on Snapchat.
Read More >How to Make Your Number Unknown When Calling
November 1, 2019
If you feel the need for anonymity when calling, here’s how to make your phone number unknown when making a call with an iPhone and Android phone.
Read More >Political Robocalls: Is There Any Way to Block Them?
October 28, 2019
As the 2020 elections heat up, so too will the ringing of robocalls. Read on to learn how to block political robocalls.
Read More >The Safest Internet Browser for 2022
September 27, 2019
Which Web browsers are most secure? Here is our list for the top 7 safest internet browsers.
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