Articles by David Rodeck

David is a Certified Financial Planner who writes about financial planning, investing and taxes.

How to Pay Off Over $5,000 Credit Card Debt Stuck in debt? Learn how to pay down $5,000 in debt could give you some ideas on how to pay off credit card debt. Which Are the Worst and Best Debts to Have Photo of David Rodeck David Rodeck Which Are the Worst and Best Debts to Have When it comes to financial planning, debt is often treated like a dirty word.... 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing as a New Parent Photo of David Rodeck David Rodeck 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing as a New Parent Investing is tough under normal circumstances. When you’ve just started a... Ways to Tap Into Your Retirement Fund Early and What You'll Owe In Taxes If you need extra money, does it make sense to use your retirement plan? Read on to learn about whether you'll owe retirement plan taxes on the withdrawal. How the Zero-Sum Budget Can Help You Manage Irregular Income The zero-sum budget is a creative budgeting strategy perfect for people with unpredictable incomes. Learn if it could be the solution to your budget troubles. How to Maintain Your Credit Score Abroad Photo of David Rodeck David Rodeck How to Maintain Your Credit Score Abroad Moving abroad is the adventure of a lifetime. While you’re definitely going to... What to Do When Your Bank Misses an Automatic Payment Photo of David Rodeck David Rodeck What to Do When Your Bank Misses an Automatic Payment Missing a payment on your bills is a stressful experience. It’s even more... 4 Factors to Help You Decide Which IRA Account to Open Have you figured out if a Roth IRA or traditional IRA best meets your retirement needs? We help you find the best IRA accounts. The Benefits and Risks of Joint Checking Accounts Opening a joint checking account with your partner is exciting, but it can also be risky. Here are some things to consider before opening the account. 6 Bogus Credit Card Fees You Should Never Pay for Photo of David Rodeck David Rodeck 6 Bogus Credit Card Fees You Should Never Pay for Credit card companies are in the business of making money. This shouldn’t come as...