Articles by Peter Bennett

Peter is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com who covers banking, personal finance, investing and homeownership.

Banks vs. Credit Unions: Where to Get a Mortgage? Is your bank or credit union the best place to get a mortgage? MyBankTracker breaks down the differences between the two to help you decide. 10 Ways to Copy How Rich Celebrities Save Money Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 10 Ways to Copy How Rich Celebrities Save Money Too often we read about people who spend money, lavishing millions on homes, cars,... Avoid the 10 Worst Investments Ever With These Smarter Alternatives Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Avoid the 10 Worst Investments Ever With These Smarter Alternatives MyBankTracker has compiled a haunting, nightmarish list of the worst investments... Should You Rollover Certificate of Deposit (CD) After it Matures With interest rates still super low, savers are asking themselves, are CDs worth it? Here are 10 options to consider as your CD approaches maturity. How to Reduce Some of Your Mortgage Closing Fees Learn what steps that borrowers can take to reduce the expensive fees as part of the closing costs on a mortgage during the process of buying a home. How Amortized Fixed Rate (ARM) Mortgage Loans Works Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett How Amortized Fixed Rate (ARM) Mortgage Loans Works Amortization, the word, stems from the Latin “mort,” meaning death. In real estate... When Picking a New Bank Based on Bank Reviews Consider These Helpful Tips Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett When Picking a New Bank Based on Bank Reviews Consider These Helpful Tips Before buying a pair of movie tickets, picking a pizza restaurant, choosing a TV or... The Disadvantages of Buying a New Car There are many modern disadvantages of owning a car these days. Don't let them crash your finances. 10 Reasons for Taking Out a House Mortgage There are many advantages of owning a home, although some go unappreciated or underreported. 10 Answers to Help You Get the Most from Bank Reviews Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 10 Answers to Help You Get the Most from Bank Reviews Flickr |...