Articles by Daryl Paranada

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

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 Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada Why It's Important to Have the Inheritance Conversation Many people find it easier to discuss their weight or age than credit card debt or... 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... How You're Easily Duped by Debt Settlement Companies That Don't Seem So Bad At First If you have tons of debt, you might be tempted to use a debt settlement company for help. But it's risky. Here are the dangers of debt settlement companies. What to Do When Wallet is Lost or Stolen on Travel Have you recently experienced a lost wallet while traveling? Here is an exact step-by-step guide on what you should do if you lose your wallet abroad. 5 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Cosigning for a Loan Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada 5 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Cosigning for a Loan Suppose a loved one or child approaches you and asks you to cosign on a loan.... 7 Signs Your Loyalty Program Isn't Rewarding Enough and Why You Should Quit Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada 7 Signs Your Loyalty Program Isn't Rewarding Enough and Why You Should Quit Flickr |... Why Your Fear of Going Broke In Retirement Will Come True You’ve heard that Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement, but you're doing nothing about it. These 6 reasons will ensure you go broke in retirement. 5 Reasons Living Without a Credit Card Is Easier Than You Think More than 160 million Americans have credit cards, but you don't have to. Five questions to help you determine if you can live without credit cards. 9 Reasons Why Cash Is No Longer King and Your Faith In Plastic Will Be Restored Photo of Daryl Paranada Daryl Paranada 9 Reasons Why Cash Is No Longer King and Your Faith In Plastic Will Be Restored Cash is bad for you. That might sound blasphemous, but if you’re one of those people...