Articles by Dan Rafter
Dan is a MyBankTracker writer and blogger who is an expert in real estate, mortgage finance, credit cards and retirement. Education: B.A. in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
What Happens to Credit Score if Your Mortgage Payment Is Late
You have just mailed in your mortgage payment later than you should have. Don't worry it's not the end of the world. Let me explain how it works.
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The Illegal Ways Debt Collectors Use to Extort Money
Sending a housewife 16 threatening text messages a day? Threatening to garnish the...
United Airlines Deals and Credit Card Offers
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United Airlines ranks as the third-largest...
The Best Credit Cards For Wedding Expenses & Rewards Points of 2023
Getting married? You can earn more rewards for your honeymoon or a new home by using a rewards credit card to pay for wedding expenses.
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Can New Chip-Enabled Credit Cards Be Hacked Wirelessly? The Trick Radio Ploy
There are big problems with certain cards, but radio-frequency ID theft is not a problem with new chip cards.
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Best Credit Cards for Credit Scores of 650-700
FICO credit score ranges 650-700
If your FICO credit score is in the fair/average...
2023's Best Credit Cards for Gas Stations
Filling your car’s gas tank is a constant. You’ll spend plenty of time at the gas...
Looking for Big-City Living and Affordable Rent? Try These 5 Cities
Rent prices are too high in the biggest U.S. cities. But, if you want to live that big-city lifestyle while paying affordable rents, check out these cities.
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The Best Hotel Credit Cards for 2023
The best hotel credit cards provide rewards that include sign-up bonuses, free nights and perks at Starwood, Marriott, and Hilton hotels.
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No Need to Vote for Trump to Profit From His Money Strategy
There’s only one Donald Trump – a good thing or bad depending on your political...