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Yael Grauer

Yael is an investigative tech reporter covering privacy and security, digital freedom, hacking, and mass surveillance. Yael currently works at Consumer Reports as a tech journalist and the content lead of CR Security Planner. She has freelanced for many publications including Insider, Slate, WIRED, Popular Science, Vice, and Wirecutter.

My Latest Articles

Staying focused while working from home

Working from home can be distracting even when we’re not in the midst of a pandemic, worrying about our health, our income, and our loved ones while trying to get

How to read a 10-K

A Form 10-K is an annual report that companies file with the SEC. Companies that file 10-Ks must also file quarterly reports, or 10-Qs. Unlike 10-Ks, 10-Qs are less comprehensive

How to report on SEC Form D

An SEC filing is a formal document, typically a financial statement, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Public companies are required to make SEC filings regularly. Investors and

How to cover mutual aid networks

Mutual aid is a voluntary exchange of resources and services. Essentially, it is a way for people to support one another in times need. Mutual aid networks have become increasingly

How to read IRS form 990: Part 3

This is the third of a three-part series on IRS Form 990. IRS Form 990 is a goldmine of financial information about non-profit organizations, giving you a starting point for

How To Read IRS Form 990: Part 2

This is the second of a three-part series on IRS Form 990. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 3. IRS Form 990 is a goldmine of financial

How to read IRS form 990: Part 1

This is the first of a three-part series on how to read IRS Form 990. Read Part 2 and Part 3. IRS Form 990 is a goldmine of financial information

How to fact-check your business story

Whether there’s been a rise in misinformation online or simply more awareness of it, one thing is for certain: news organizations are under more scrutiny than ever. It’s important to

Reporter’s brief: Covering medical residencies

Before doctors with medical degrees can be licensed to practice independently, they must spend three to seven years completing an accredited residency program. A 2017 article in the Atlantic, Why

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