Articles by John Csiszar

John Csiszar has 18 years of experience as a registered investment advisor. He covers a wide range of personal finance topics with an emphasis on investing and retirement planning. John has written for other notable publications and companies including USAToday.com, The Huffington Post, US News & World Report, Quicken, TurboTax, SF Gate, Experian, and TransUnion. Education: B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.

How to File Taxes as a College Student For college students, taxes can be a complex subject. Learn what you need to know about filing taxes for the first time. Find out which IRS tax forms are going to be most relevant for you as a college student and young adult. See the necessary advice that will help you during the process of filing a tax return. Does It Make Sense to Start a 529 Plan Before Having Children? Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar Does It Make Sense to Start a 529 Plan Before Having Children? A 529 plan is a special type of tax-advantaged account that helps investors save... Is It Better to Have Savings, Checking, and Loans at the Same Bank? Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar Is It Better to Have Savings, Checking, and Loans at the Same Bank? Banking is a competitive field. With so many available offers, it can be hard to... How to Rebalance an Investment Portfolio on Your Own Learn how you should rebalance your investment portfolio to ensure that the fluctuations in the stock market does not mess up your asset allocation. Find out how you should buy and sell your investments to correct the asset allocation for your risk tolerance. Consider other factors on this practice, such as taxes. Where Should You Invest Money You'll Need in 5 Years or Less? Learn about the best places to invest your money when you expect to need these funds within the next 5 years or less. How to Bounce Back at Age 65 With No Retirement Savings Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar How to Bounce Back at Age 65 With No Retirement Savings By the time you reach age 65, you’ve no doubt heard the incessant call that you... How to Prepare Financially for Losing Your Job Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar How to Prepare Financially for Losing Your Job Sometimes, it’s clear you’re about to lose your job before it even... Should You Create a Pet Emergency Fund? Review your finances to see if an emergency fund for your pet makes sense. Find out how much should be in this pet emergency fund and where to keep it. How to Adjust Your Investment Portfolio for a Recession Although it is not normally advised for the average investor to try to time the stock market, see what you can set up your investment portfolio for a recession. Young Adults Who Want to Invest in Real Estate: Are You Ready for It? Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar Young Adults Who Want to Invest in Real Estate: Are You Ready for It? Investing in real estate can be a huge step towards securing an asset that will be...