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.

How to Use Personal Loans for Travel Learn the pros and cons of using a personal loan to finance your next vacation so you can feel comfortable choosing an interest rate, lender and loan. When You Should Use Personal Loans for Home Improvement Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak When You Should Use Personal Loans for Home Improvement You achieved your dream of buying a house. At some point, you might want to start... How to Finance a Car With a Personal Loan Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Finance a Car With a Personal Loan You have more than just your eye on that shiny new set of wheels at the local car... How to Consolidate & Pay Off Credit Card Debt With Personal Loans Learn how you can find the best personal loans for the purpose of credit card refinancing (aka. debt consolidation), which can lower monthly payments. How to Consolidate Debt With a Personal Loan Learn how personal loans can help you consolidate and eliminate debt so that you'll have fewer payments and pay less in interest over time. How to Handle a Tax Bill That You Cannot Afford Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Handle a Tax Bill That You Cannot Afford Whether you’ve prepared your tax return already or just getting around to it, you... How to Avoid Airline Fees for Canceling Flights Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Avoid Airline Fees for Canceling Flights You booked your plane tickets with a whole bunch of travel miles or points you’ve... Employer Paying for Your Student Loans vs. Contributing to 401(k): Pros & Cons Find out how to choose between student loan assistance and 401(k) access through your employer when you can only choose from one of these compensation packages, Compare the benefits of each perk to see which one makes more sense for you because student loan debt can be such a major financial burden. Why Is My Student Loan Balance Not Going Down? Find out why your student loan balance continues to increase even when you are making the monthly payments. What's the difference between amortization and negative amortization? How is it relevant to student loans? Avoid making payments toward an increasing loan balance. Choosing The Right Retirement Plan So You Can Start Saving For The Future Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Choosing The Right Retirement Plan So You Can Start Saving For The Future Your retirement may be decades away, or it might be right around the corner, but...