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 Handle a Tax Bill That You Cannot Afford Find out why you owe so much in taxes this year. Learn what you can do to address a tax bill that you can't afford to pay off immediately. Understand what happens when you do not clear this debt with the IRS. 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 Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Employer Paying for Your Student Loans vs. Contributing to 401(k): Pros & Cons More employers have begun to offer student loan repayment their employees as part... 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 Finding the right retirement plan doesn’t need to be stressful. Learn which plans may be best for you based on your profession and how you can start saving now. Can Student Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Can Student Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is often the final, last resort for those in dire financial straits; a... Can You Contribute to Both a 401(k) and an IRA at the Same Time? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Can You Contribute to Both a 401(k) and an IRA at the Same Time? Chances are you’ve heard of two popular types of retirement options: 401(k)s and... What It Takes to Pay Off Student Loan Debt Successfully Without Stress Learn from people who have paid of a large amount of student loan debt successfully. Find out the steps they took to take control of their monthly payments. What is a Christmas Club Savings Account and Should You Open One? Learn more about Christmas Club savings accounts and how they work. Compare them to the top online savings accounts that may offer higher interest rates. The Best Business Savings Accounts for 2024 Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Best Business Savings Accounts for 2024 Running a business means juggling a lot of financial matters in order to run a...