Posts by Lauren Lyons Cole

New Credit-Card Offers: Beware The Professional Cards

Credit card companies are likely to find ways around the rules put in place by the CARD Act. The newest ploy may be so-called “professional” cards. More

Gmail Priority Inbox Sorts Your Email For You

The Gmail Priority Inbox allows users to classify emails according to importance, then remembers and applies those settings to future messages. More

Trip To Antarctica Or The Arcade Fire: Budget For What You’re Passionate About

Personal finance is ultimately that: personal. Here’s how to rearrange your budget to make room for the things you really care about. Leisure is important, too. More

Avoid A Money Hangover: Stick To Your Travel Budget

It’s easy to use the excuse “I’m on vacation!” as a reason to spend when you know you shouldn’t, but it’s important to have a travel budget. More

Dreaming Of Travel Adventures? How To Make Sure Your Budget Keeps Pace

Setting up and living by a budget ensures you have the opportunity to take advantage of all things fun in life. For me, that means travel. More

What’s The Cost Of Safety?

There are times when spending money is a non-negotiable, like when safety is involved. More

The Key to Salary Negotiation: Asking

When discussing pay with an employer it is essential to never, ever lie about a previous salary. More