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How Homeownership Can Save You Money How & Where To Deposit A Check With Two Names Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 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 Photo of Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon 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? 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. Money Challenge Results: Learning From 'I Will Teach You to Be Rich' Photo of Amy He Amy He Money Challenge Results: Learning From 'I Will Teach You to Be Rich' Last week for our Money Challenge, we chose to read Ramit Sethi's "I Will Teach... How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country epSos.de / Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/epsos/8463683689/ Q: I’m a... How to Understand Your Credit Report Credit reports play an essential role for today's consumers. Your report can effect many things. But, do you even understand it? Repaying Loans After Graduation Types of Loans: Parent Loans and Private Loans Photo of Amy He Amy He Types of Loans: Parent Loans and Private Loans Parents can apply for loans as part of a student’s financial aid package. Loans taken... Types of Loans: Student Loans Photo of Amy He Amy He Types of Loans: Student Loans There are three general categories of loans available to students: student loans,... Starting the Student Loan Process When and How to Start Saving for a Retirement A guide to get yourself started on building that nest egg. 6 Smart Ways to Beat Mortgage Debt Photo of Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon 6 Smart Ways to Beat Mortgage Debt The thought of being debt-free from paying off a mortgage early would put a smile on... 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which Option is Best for You? Photo of Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which Option is Best for You? The law of compounding tells us that the earlier you start saving, the more you... When the Emergency Fund Becomes a Burden 5 Online Tax Prep Programs Compared Which Credit Score is the Real One That Lenders Use? Photo of Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon Which Credit Score is the Real One That Lenders Use? Your credit score is used for everything from determining your creditworthiness to... Time to Underestimate Our Financial Goals Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Time to Underestimate Our Financial Goals Dream big, they say. Tell that to all the cynics who’ve abandoned the conventional... P2P Payments: Not As Difficult As You Think P2P Lending Woes: You Just Don’t Know Who to Trust MyBankTracker's Simon Zhen tested out the P2P Lending Club and is intrigued by what he found there. There is lots of high risk and return in p2p lending. How to Itemize Deductions on Your Tax Returns Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Itemize Deductions on Your Tax Returns Itemizing your taxes can seem a little scary at first. This is especially true if... How Your Spending Can Have Tax Consequences Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Your Spending Can Have Tax Consequences The way you spend your money could have consequences when tax season comes around.... How to File Your Tax Returns for Free Learn about the different ways that you can file your tax returns for free, depending on your financial situation. 5 Steps to Take After Being Denied a Loan Having a loan denied can be unnerving and embarrassing, but it's not the end of the world. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to get back on your feet. Why Expense-Tracking Often Ends in Failure Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why Expense-Tracking Often Ends in Failure When it comes to financial duties such as making Roth IRA contributions or... When Buying a Home Isn't The Right Move Photo of Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon When Buying a Home Isn't The Right Move Today's extremely low rate environment has allowed homeowners to refinance their... 5 Ways to Tackle Your Finances During Lent What Bonds Should You Buy for Your Kids? The benefits of buying savings bonds for your children provide them with a financial edge that could well serve them in the future.