Articles by Alexander Matjanec

Alexander Matjanec is a Co-Founder of MyBanktracker, who specializes in banking trends and consumer financial products.

5 Tips to Avoiding Money Mistakes When Self-Employed
Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
5 Tips to Avoiding Money Mistakes When Self-Employed
As unemployment rates continue to holdout at 9 percent and signs of...
Preparing Your Child For The Cost of College
With the calendar year coming to an end, some families will be celebrating their child’s first semester of college while others begin to finalize expectations for the next step in their son’s or daughter’s life. No matter the case, preparing...
401k vs. IRA: Which Retirement Plan is Better?
There are two main types of retirement plans: employer sponsored 401K plans and IRA accounts. Learn which retirement plan better for you and how to choose it.
When Having Multiple Bank Accounts is Bad?
Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
When Having Multiple Bank Accounts is Bad?
Having multiple bank accounts could be irresponsible depending on your personal circumstances....
Are 529 Prepaid OR 529 Savings Plans Worth It?
Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
Are 529 Prepaid OR 529 Savings Plans Worth It?
With double-digit increases in tuition over the last two years and additional...
Money Making Mistakes to Avoid for Entrepreneurs
During the peak of the American recession almost 1 in 10 jobless individuals launched their own companies. The do-it-yourself mindset is a growing trend among not only the young, but older demographic. For those grinding away or thinking of making...
Saving for Retirement: Another Take on How to Plan
If you have recently visited any one of the many personal finance blogs on the web, you have most likely seen or read an article on how you should be savings for retirement. After reading a few of these articles,...
How to Stop Buying Clothes and Other Items You Don’t Need
Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
How to Stop Buying Clothes and Other Items You Don’t Need
The easiest way to kill your bank account or rack up debt...
Why Conscious Spending Can Be More Fun Than Saving
Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
Why Conscious Spending Can Be More Fun Than Saving
Sticking to a budget can be hard. Those who struggle are often...
Owning A Pet: Why Planning Ahead Saves
For the pet obsessed, there is usually no price we are not willing to pay to keep our furry four-legged friends happy. While the cost can vary, planning ahead will ensure any doggie mishaps don’t hurt the wallet. A month...