Gabrielle Karol

About Gabrielle

Gabrielle Karol is an editorial assistant at LearnVest. She recently graduated with a B.A. in English from Yale University. Before LearnVest, she wrote for Patch and The Yale Herald. She also has television and radio experience, interning at WTNH in New Haven, CT, and WNPR in Hartford, CT. Gabrielle saves up money for dance classes and exploring new restaurants and bars in New York City.Follow Gabrielle Karol on Twitter: @GabrielleKarol

Posts by Gabrielle Karol

Budgeting & Saving
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Alexa’s Tips for Achieving YOUR Financial Goals

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted 2 days ago

What are your financial goals and dreams? Find out the easiest way to achieve them with tips from LearnVest CEO Alexa von Tobel. More

Life & Money
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How Becoming a Mom Made Me a Financial Adult

Gabrielle Karol
Mandy Cunningham as told to Gabrielle Karol
Posted 2 days ago

This is the story about a motherly love that had the power to make one woman take charge of her finances, and finally grow up in terms of her money. More

Life & Money
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A New Video Series Featuring LV CEO Alexa Debuts!

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on May 9, 2012

Each week, we’ll pick Alexa’s brain on the most exciting and interesting development she’s thinking about in the world of personal finance. More

Life & Money
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10 Ways to Make Your Clothes Look Better and Last Longer

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on May 8, 2012

We’ve got the list of the best tools to make your clothing look better than ever (and last longer, too). More

Life & Money
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Mother’s Day Gifts We Actually Want

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on May 3, 2012

Yes, we love macaroni cards … but these gifts are pretty great, too. Check out our list of under-$50 faves. More

Family Dynamics
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The Right Way to Raise Kids in a Recession

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on April 30, 2012

When times are tough, it’s difficult to feel confident talking to your children about money, let alone teaching them the right lessons. Here’s how to handle it. More

Investing
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Wal-Mart Shares Drop After Bribery Scandal Revealed

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on April 27, 2012

Since 2005, Wal-Mart has been covering up a $24 million bribery scandal. Find out how it was revealed–and what this means for the company’s future. More

Life & Money
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1 Month, 6 Pieces of Clothing: Living the 6-Item Challenge

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on April 23, 2012

Could you only wear six pieces of clothing … for a whole month? One editor takes on the challenge to try and control her shopping habit. Watch to see how she does it. More

Money Tuneup
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Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn Owed $1.7 Million in Back Taxes

Gabrielle Karol
Eamon Murphy for DailyFinance
Posted on April 19, 2012

Even the best slip up sometimes. It turns out that Lindsey Vonn owed $1.7 million in back taxes–which she blamed on her estranged husband’s mismanagement of her money. More

Life & Money
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10 Things to Do With $10: Get Beautiful, Summer-Ready Skin

Gabrielle Karol
Gabrielle Karol
Posted on April 19, 2012

Get gorgeous skin without breaking the bank with these editor-tested faves for under $10. More