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 Much Money Should You Keep in a Savings Account? Find out exactly how much money you should keep in your savings accounts when it comes to emergency funds, home down payments, savings goals and more. How the 2017 Tax Reform Bill Affects Your Savings Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How the 2017 Tax Reform Bill Affects Your Savings The Senate and House passed one of the most significant tax reform bills Americans... What Banks Do With the Money in Your Savings Account Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak What Banks Do With the Money in Your Savings Account That old adage of how a penny saved is a penny earned is exactly how banks make... Can Multiple Accounts Be Linked to a Single Debit Card? Find out whether you can link multiple bank accounts, such as checking accounts and savings accounts to a single debit card. Learn what you can do when different accounts, and even loans, are connected to a debit card, including making purchases and submitting loan payments. How to Invest for a Newborn Child's Future Learn about the different ways that you can start saving and investing to pay for the many expenses that are in the future for your newborn child. What Restaurants Do If a Credit Card is Declined at the End of a Meal Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak What Restaurants Do If a Credit Card is Declined at the End of a Meal It’s a special night, and you’re out on a big date at the fanciest restaurant in... What You Need to Know When Taking an RMD from an IRA CD Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak What You Need to Know When Taking an RMD from an IRA CD For all their tax advantages and variety of ways to invest, an IRA is one surefire... Why You Need to Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio Learn the importance of rebalancing your investment portfolio and find out how you can keep your asset allocation in line with your risk tolerance. Investing in Rental Properties: Are You Ready to Become a Landlord? Find out whether you have what it takes to become a landlord when you're thinking about investing in rental properties. Learn about the different factors that you have to consider before making this major financial move. It involves more than just a financial commitment - it can require time and effort to generate a reliable return. Are Store Credit Cards Worth the Discounts? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Are Store Credit Cards Worth the Discounts? It's a common experience to be asked by cashiers if you'd like to open a store...