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How to Get the Best Rate On Your Auto Loan
Kaia Zawadi
'Zombie Properties' Are Scarier Than You Think
Many boarded up, abandoned and dilapidated houses are seen as eyesores in communities...
Which is Best for College: Prepaid Debit Card or Bank Account
College is an important time to learn about managing finances, if you haven't...
Why Credit Card Minimums Are Legal
Learn why credit card minimums are required when you use your card to pay for something. See if it is legal for stores to have these rules.
Simon Zhen
Comparing Early Withdrawal Penalty Fees for CDs
Amy He
Do Payroll Cards Hurt or Help Employees?
Following the ongoing lawsuit Natalie Gunshannon filed against McDonald's for paying...
5 Investments You Should Always Stick to With a Bank
Banks vary from location to location. Some are small local branches. Others are a...
Airline Card Worth the Annual Fee?
Simon Zhen
Analyze Your Spending & Travel Habits
Simon Zhen
Some Retirement Options
There are several different types of sensible retirement plans available for the...
What If I Want to Continue Working In Retirement?
It's a plain fact of life that millions haven't saved enough for retirement. The...
How to Manage Finances as a Single Mom
Debbie Dragon
Realistic Ways to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is hard to experience and deal with, but it's not the end of the world. Here are some tips on how to rebuild credit after bankruptcy.
Kaia Zawadi
When It's Actually Worth It To Buy Airline Miles
Thinking about using those airline miles you've racked up for that expensive...
Is $1 Million Not Enough for Retirement?
That $1 million magic number for a comfortable life after retirement may soon be...
How a Harvard Grad Manages His Finances
MyBankTracker spoke with Ali Evans, a recent graduate of Harvard University about how he manages his finances.
Amy He
What Happens if You Maxed Out Your Credit Card
We all know maxing a credit card isn't good but do you know the consequences? Here's what happens if you max out your card, how to prevent it, and how to fix it.
Shannon McNay
5 Tips on How to Get Approved for a Bank Personal Loan
Getting a personal bank loan approved is not the easiest process.
In light of...
How to Successfully Negotiate for Your First Home
Buying your first home is a huge milestone.
There are numerous stresses that go...
4 Main Reasons Your Credit Card Was Declined
Improved technology has made it easier for thieves to steal your card info. Fortunately, your credit card company knows how to detect credit fraud.
Kaia Zawadi
U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies
U.S. Bank is making changes to their overdraft fees and checking fee waivers. Learn about how those changes will impact you here.
Simon Zhen
10 Realistic Ways to Cut Commuting Costs
As the price of everything goes up, everyone is looking for easy ways to cut their...
How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save
Setting a savings goal is important when you want to improve your...
22 Things Every 22-Year-Old Should Know About Finances
It's never too soon to learn about personal finance. With that in mind here are 22 pieces of finance advice for young adults to live by.
Katherine Muniz
How Homeownership Can Save You Money
Kaia Zawadi
How & Where To Deposit A Check With Two Names
Q: My wife and I filed our tax returns jointly, and we received a tax refund check...
12 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
If you’re lucky enough to receive a tax refund this year, you’re probably eager to...
Money Challenge Results: What Did We Learn From Ramit Sethi?
Amy He
How to Financially Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Preparing for a natural disaster should include more than just basic survival. MyBankTracker breaks down how to prepare financially for a natural disaster.
Debbie Dragon