Articles by Paul Sisolak

Paul Sisolak is a personal finance journalist with an extensive background in news reporting. He covers saving, investing, real estate, and the economy. Paul has contributed to major publications, including CNN, CBS, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Monmouth University.

Why Your Credit Card Application Was Rejected Learn more about why your credit card application was rejected and what you can do, including customer service phone numbers to call for reconsideration. Why Choose a Live Financial Advisor Over Automated Advisor? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Why Choose a Live Financial Advisor Over Automated Advisor? Conventional financial advice since the dawn of mankind has always come from a... How to Open a Business Checking Account Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Open a Business Checking Account From the startup just starting out to the sole proprietor flying solo, it’s... The Best Personal Loans to Buy a Car Compare the best personal loans for buying a car. Learn about the pros and cons of using personal loans instead of traditional auto financing -- whether from a bank or dealership. Find out the key factors to look for when applying for a personal loan for the purpose of a new (or used) car purchase. Which Credit Reports Do Lenders Use for Credit Card Applications? Find out which of the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion are used most commonly by card issuers when approving credit cards and loans. The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Part of what makes personal loans so appealing is the variety of uses you can put... How to Use Personal Loans to Refinance Student Loans Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Use Personal Loans to Refinance Student Loans The average recent college graduate has more than $37,000 in student loans, which,... Are Personal Loans Taxable or Tax-Deductible? Learn about all the tax implications and rules regarding personal loans. Find out if the borrowed funds can be considered taxable income and whether or not the interest paid on the personal loans is tax-deductible. Moreover, see if other tax benefits and disadvantages apply to personal loans. How to Get Approved for Personal Loans With Bad Credit Learn how you can get approved for personal loans for debt consolidation, major purchases, and more even when you have bad credit and low credit scores. How to Get Personal Loans With No Credit Score Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Get Personal Loans With No Credit Score No credit score usually means next to no options if the need to borrow money or...