Lauren Treadwell

Staff Writer

Lauren Treadwell is a personal finance writer and consultant in Raleigh, North Carolina. For over a decade, she has used her education and experience to help people live more comfortable financial lives.

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Latest articles by Lauren Treadwell

5 Things to Avoid Before You File Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.

by: Lauren Treadwell | channel: Debt Management

6 Tax Deductions Job-Hunters Can’t Afford to Overlook

If you spent part of last year looking for a job, you might like the IRS a little more this tax season. Discover tax deductions just for job seekers.

by: Lauren Treadwell | channel: Job Hunting, Taxes

How to Do a One-Day, Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy

While filing for bankruptcy should be an emergency measure, it's possible to file in one day if you're in urgent need of protection. Here's how.

by: Lauren Treadwell | channel: Consumer Affairs, Debt Management, DIY

ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account

Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.

by: Lauren Treadwell | channel: Banking, Consumer Affairs

How to Effectively Complain to the Manager

There's more to complaining that just voicing your concerns. Learn how you can effectively complain to the manager and get results.

by: Lauren Treadwell | channel: Consumer Affairs, Shopping