Articles by Kevin Mercadante
How to Choose Between a 401(k) or Pension Plan
Learn what factors to consider when you have to choose between an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan or a traditional pension plan as your retirement option.
Kevin Mercadante
What is Federal Thrift Savings Retirement Plan (TSP) & How it Works?
Many Americans have access to employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
They allow you...
How to Write a Check Properly to Avoid Rejected Payments
Many payments today are being made electronically and it seems checks are...
Ultra Short-Term Bonds vs. Savings & CDs: Which Offer Better Returns?
Learn how ultra short-term bonds compare to savings and certificates of deposit (CDs) based on returns, cost, taxes, and risk of losing your money.
Kevin Mercadante
Cash-Equivalent Accounts: The Safest Types of Investments
Learn about the cash-equivalent accounts that act as the safe, low-risk investments that provide consistent returns or generate stable income.
Kevin Mercadante
Morgan Stanley Access Investing Review 2023: Option to Choose Thematic Portfolios
Morgan Stanley Access Investing is a robo-advisor service that operates...
My Chase Loan & My Chase Plan: Should You Use These Financing Options?
Chase plans to offer two new types of financing options to existing credit card...
Western Union vs. MoneyGram: Which Is Cheaper for Wire Transfers?
Compare the cost of money transfers using MoneyGram and Western Union to see which one is the cheaper option to send money, while comparing to alternatives.
Kevin Mercadante
Why Your Credit Scores Can Vary So Much at Equifax, Experian, TransUnion
Learn why credit scores from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax credit bureaus can be so different — sometimes hundreds of points apart.
Kevin Mercadante
How to Invest for a 5% Annual Return (or Higher) in Your Retirement Portfolio
As an investor, it's important to aim for a 5% annual return at a...









