Articles by Erik Neilson

Erik is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com, who specializes in real estate, consumer banking and personal finance. Education: B.A. in Sociology from University of Vermont.

4 Questions to Answer Before Switching Jobs That Indicate You're Ready to Quit Switching jobs can be a great experience, but you've got to keep a few things in mind in order to find success. Read on to learn more. Why You Should Choose Online Banks Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson Why You Should Choose Online Banks For a lot of people, finding the right banking solution can be easier said than... How to Save More Money by Spending More and Overcome Outdated Saving Habits Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson How to Save More Money by Spending More and Overcome Outdated Saving Habits In the quest to save money, many people go to great lengths to find solutions that... Why You'll Make These Mistakes Before Retirement If You're Not Paying Attention Early retirement is something that everyone strives for, but many people don‘t know how to approach it. Here are the early retirement mistakes to avoid. Ways to Survive Credit Card Approval Fraud and Why You Will Always Be a Target Many people don't realize just how big of a problem credit card approval fraud and scams can be. Here are a few things that you absolutely need to know. How to Deal With Added Costs of Higher Rent So It Doesn’t Stress You Out Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson How to Deal With Added Costs of Higher Rent So It Doesn’t Stress You Out Just recently, I found myself being a bit unhappy with my living situation at the... Planning Future Healthcare Costs for Retirees Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson Planning Future Healthcare Costs for Retirees When it comes to retirement, everyone wants to get the most out of their golden years... Beating Out Cash Buyers When Shopping for a Home Competing with cash buyers when shopping for a home can be difficult. Read on to find out how you can win the bid. 5 Features You Should Avoid When Buying a Home Buying a home can be a frustrating process, especially considering the different features you might run into. Here are five that you should avoid. 5 Projects That Lower Your Home's Value Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson 5 Projects That Lower Your Home's Value For the most part, people make upgrades and renovations to their homes specifically...