Meet Lauren

Lauren began writing about money in 2012 (back when she was known as L Bee and the Money Tree) as a way to make sense of her own finances. More than a decade later, she’s an award-winning blogger, real estate agent, and trusted voice on how to build a life that feels as good as it looks.

After selling Financial Best Life to a division of The Motley Fool in 2019, Lauren eventually found her way back to the brand she started—reclaiming it with a renewed passion for helping elder millennials and mamas navigate money, homeownership, and everything in between.

As of May 2025, this site is no longer actively updated, but the archives are full of timeless advice—and you can still follow Lauren’s story (and real estate adventures) on Instagram.