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 Protect Yourself From The 12 Most Dangerous Tax Scams of 2024 Find out what you need to look for and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of popular tax scams and different types of identity fraud. Best Mobile Payments Apps to Send & Receive Money Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Best Mobile Payments Apps to Send & Receive Money Cash used to be king, but people are carrying it less and less. It’s not... The Difference Between Regular Savings Account and Health Savings Account (HSA) Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Difference Between Regular Savings Account and Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings accounts are great multitaskers, holding onto your deposits for... 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 Find out what changes to the tax code are included in the Trump-supported 2017 tax reform bill and learn how it affects you and your savings. 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... How to Invest for a Newborn Child's Future Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Invest for a Newborn Child's Future Newborns may be a bundle of joy, but they can also cost parents a bundle of... 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...