Articles by Daryl Paranada

Daryl is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com who specializes in consumer spending, student finances and debt.

Pay the Minimum for a Student Loan or Consolidate: Which is Best? The student loan repayment process can be confusing, but one thing you should always do -- take advantage of lower student loan payments. What You Should Never Do With Your Bank Account If You Are Moving Abroad Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada What You Should Never Do With Your Bank Account If You Are Moving Abroad Moving is stressful enough -- imagine having to pack up your belongings to settle... Lender Sold Your Mortgage? Here's What You Should Know Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada Lender Sold Your Mortgage? Here's What You Should Know Have you ever taken out a loan from a mortgage company or bank only to find out a... 10 Smart Saving Tips for Young Adults Saving in your 20s is very different from saving in your 30s. Here are saving tips for young adults in both decades to achieve financial freedom. Best Ways to Spend a Job Raise and Grow Your Money Getting a pay raise is cause for celebration and if you spend the money wisely, it'll go further than you think. Here are the best ways to spend a raise. How Scam Artists Target the Elderly Parents and Drain Their Bank Accounts Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada How Scam Artists Target the Elderly Parents and Drain Their Bank Accounts “Don't tell anybody. Don't let anybody know about this because if people find out,... 3 Instances When It's Actually Worth Being In Debt Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada 3 Instances When It's Actually Worth Being In Debt For the majority of Americans, living a debt-free life is virtually impossible.... 5 Brilliant Ways to Handle Finances Freshman Year That Will Help You Beat Future Debt When it comes to finances freshman year, it's important to set a budget and not let your debt take over. Here are 5 ways you can beat it. Why It's Important to Have the Inheritance Conversation Most families avoid discussing inheritance until a parent pases away, but by then it may be too late. Tips on having the dreaded inheritance conversation. How My Single Mother Saved for College to Keep Me Debt Free After Graduation Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada How My Single Mother Saved for College to Keep Me Debt Free After Graduation Raising kids in a two-parent household is tough enough on the pocketbook -- imagine...