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Why Should You Have Short and Long Term Savings Goals? Learn about the benefits and importance of establishing savings goals for the short term and the long term. That includes setting up an emergency fund, wedding, new car, new home, retirement, and more. Find out which savings accounts are the best to help you achieve those savings goals. Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon Can Kids Invest and Start Saving for Retirement? If you know even just the basics of investing, you know the earlier you start the... Debbie Dragon What to Consider when you Open a Joint Bank Account? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/9rHgOVRdrDM Most couples want to... Is a Credit Union Better than a Traditional Bank? While there are certain advantages to moving your money to a credit union, a credit union may not be the right choice. Consider the differences and make a more informed decision. Debbie Dragon Your Guide To Holiday Tipping Laura Li Debbie Dragon Get More From Your Credit Card Rewards Program People are always on the lookout for a good deal. It’s the reason people brave the... Debbie Dragon How a Single Mom Bought a House In the summer of 2008, when my children were 2 and 5 years old, the three of us... How to Invest In Yourself Debbie Dragon How to Avoid Having to Work Until You’re 80 Years Old Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon Tips for Using a Prepaid Card the Right Way There is a lot of advice floating around in the personal-finance arena that... Debbie Dragon How to Stop Bank Hackers As devastating as it can be to lose your wallet and subsequently all of your credit... 3 Tips for Getting a Co-Signed Loan Looking for co-signed loan tips? MyBankTracker has three good tips for getting a co-signed loan. Willy Staley How is Credit Card APR Interest Calculated Understanding how to calculate credit card interest is important to becoming a more educated consumer and using your credit more effectively. Simon Zhen Laura Li How To Increase Your Credit Limit? A higher credit limit carries many advantages, ranging from (obviously) the... Laura Li How To Get a Student Credit Card? Fresh high school graduates have a lot to think about, often including but not... How to Understand Credit Card Fees? Being aware of common credit card fees will help yu understand how to avoid these fees and keep the extra cash in your pocket. Laura Li How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated Ever wonder how the interest rate on a 401k is calculated? MyBankTracker walks through how 401k‘s work and how they accrue interest. Willy Staley Guest Contributor How to Deal With a Declined Card The whole scenario plays out like a bad dream: Standing at the checkout counter as you... Simon Zhen Rethinking the "Allowance" For many kids, an allowance is the closest thing to a paycheck. Parents may give them... What to Look For In An Insurance Policy Simon Zhen Tips for Understanding COBRA Insurance Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Correctly Search for Insurance Online Finding appropriate health care coverage online can be an overwhelming task. ... Simon Zhen How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Accidents can be a terrifying experience for everyone involved.  Adrenaline takes over... 10 Ways to Assess Your Insurance Policy; Are You Covered Simon Zhen 8 Ways You May be Breaking Your Insurance Policy Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 4 Stages of Life I Should Consider Life Insurance Your need for life insurance grows as your life changes.  Every milestone in your... Simon Zhen The Power of Online Home Listing Services: Zillow, Trulia and Redfin As with most industries, the real-estate vertical has experienced a digital shift as... Forget Social, Banks Need to Customize Their Accounts Zachary Ehrlich What is a Mutual Fund? Simon Zhen