Articles by Willy Staley

Willy Staley is a staff writer and columnist for MyBankTracker.com. His columns focus on banking, monetary policy and culture. Education: B.A. in Urban Studies/Affairs from University of California, San Diego.

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. 10 Jobs That Will Help Pay Your Rent Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley 10 Jobs That Will Help Pay Your Rent Paying your first rent check after graduation is a great feeling -- until you... 5 Ways to Avoid Paying Taxes Legally Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley 5 Ways to Avoid Paying Taxes Legally Our current tax regime could undergo substantial change in the coming... What to Do With That Big Freelance Check 5 Hidden Fees Your Bank May Be Charging You You might be paying hidden bank fees without even realizing it. MyBankTracker breaks down the most common hidden fees. 3 Tips for Getting a Co-Signed Loan Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley 3 Tips for Getting a Co-Signed Loan One of the tough things about not having a credit history is that it can be... Retail vs. Web vs. Bank Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley Retail vs. Web vs. Bank Prepaid cards are all over the place now. Every 7-Eleven has a rack full of them. Both... Should You Consolidate Your Debt Using Peer-to-Peer Lending? When you are deep in debt you might be desperate to try anything to get out. Peer-to-peer lending might be a good way for you to crawl out of debt. Should Spending Cash Be a Branded Experience? What Will Point-of-Sale Terminals Look Like in the Future? Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley What Will Point-of-Sale Terminals Look Like in the Future? Both Square and Isis announced major innovations to point-of-sale terminals on...