Sheila Olson

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.

22 Phone Call Area Codes You Should Never Answer

Sheila Olson

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.

Best Secure Email 2022: Which Provider Is Right For You?

Sheila Olson

October 16, 2019

We look at the pros and cons of the best secure email service to safely send messages on the internet.

How Do I Block My Phone Number?

Sheila Olson

August 11, 2019

Trying to figure out how to block your phone number when making a call? Here is how to block your cell phone number or landline.

How To Change Your Phone Number

Sheila Olson

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.

The Safest Internet Browser for 2022

Sheila Olson

September 27, 2019

Which Web browsers are most secure? Here is our list for the top 7 safest internet browsers.

What Is a Restricted Call?

Sheila Olson

August 2, 2019

What is a restricted call? Learn about the restricted phone call, who may be behind these calls and how to make or block restricted calls on a cell phone and landline.